Zelensky: Russia has begun additional mobilization, plans to recruit foreigners

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia has effectively begun an additional mobilization, increasing the number of people it recruits through various methods and planning to attract more foreigners. Zelensky reported new intelligence that over 8,000 North Korean soldiers are currently on Russian territory, with a contingent of an additional 10,000 being prepared for deployment. He noted Russia pays for this support with technology, including drone production in North Korea. The Ukrainian president called for new sanctions against Russia, citing a bill by Lindsey Graham and EU measures, and urged partner governments to counter the recruitment of their citizens. He emphasized that such threats require a joint global response.