U.S. officials confirm evidence of North Korean troops in Russia

North Korea in Russia

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(ABC 6 News) — U.S. officials confirmed that there is evidence of North Korean troops in Russia. According to Ukrainian officials, the troops set foot in Russia earlier on Wednesday.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed the U.S. has seen evidence of those troop movements as well.

North Korea has denied the reports of its forces being active in Russia or Ukraine.