Are North Korean troops fighting for Russia against Ukraine? Al Jazeera EnglishNorth Korean troops seen being kitted out in Russia ahead of likely despatch to Ukraine CNNUkraine says North Korean troop involvement is ‘huge’ escalation risk Reuters UKSouth Korea says at least 1,500 North Korean special forces troops are in Russia The Washington PostSouth Korean intelligence says North has sent troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine The Associated Press