Russia - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (29 October 2024)

Q: What is France’s reaction to the stepped-up North Korean military presence in Russia?

A: On October 28, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs summoned North Korea’s representative following reports of the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia. That would represent a new escalation in North Korea’s support for Russia’s war of aggression and a direct threat to European and international security.