Pentagon Spox Responds To Sec. Austin’s Confirmation Of ‘Evidence Of North Korean Troops In Russia’

During Thursday's Pentagon Press Briefing, Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh answered reporter questions on Secretary Austin's remarks on North Korean troops in Russia.

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[Trollkungen]

Weak administration combined with state media gives you poor results...

[wsay-zcbi]

If North Korea is actually on the battlefield. it’s most likely that it’s by the request of North Korea to gain combat experience. Russia is doing more than fine. That 600k is an absurd estimate. It’s estimated that it’s under 100k lost from Russia which is a lot but not as much as the Ukraine whose lost around 600k plus

[gymssunshine]

I don't think I have ever heard um used so many times. I can't watch anymore.

[attackofthewindmills]

n korea already made a defense treaty with russia a few months ago. its a valid mutual defense treaty that is a response to the NATO threat not related to ukraine

[mohamedabukar]

Clueless administration... Russia doesn't need military support, please save it

[markgriffin]

Be honest. Do you believe anything you're being told about Russia and Ukraine? I don't.

[herpderp]

I like how none of her responses had anything to do with deterring NK participation in Ukraine. Just "yup, we're monitoring it. Monitoring them as they set up shop and gain combat experience"

[meowmeow]

lol this chick is clueless. Can’t wait for this garbage administration to be gone.

[yuchoyho]

How many American sending out for war ? North Korea just follow America.

[Maidiac]

Whats really important here is this is NOT AMERICAS PROBLEM.

[NikoNikoNiko-eq]

And what about US troops in Ukraine? O yes that is ok. Fighting for, , democracy, , .

[shaza]

Even if this news is true, what's wrong with that? The US along with the UK have been sending billions of dollars worth of hardware and ammo to Nazrael and Ukraine. Plus they have just sent out soldiers to Nazrael. So if those are not an issue, why North Korea is helping Russia would be an issue?

[larryswanson]

Yeah because Austin is so entirely, incredibly believable.

[donsims]

DESERTER AUSTIN SHOULD BE ARRESTED AND TRIED FOR TREASON

[patriayvida]

The North Koreans are coming! The North Koreans are coming!

[PatiOrtinau]

There just there for a BBQ. VOTE TRUMP/ VANCE WE NEED TO STOP THIS 💩 GOING ON.

[topnews]

South Korea said don't worry we will we send our top military weapons to Ukraine and troops 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[toddshoemaker]

0:00 My guess is the payload are drones and the new troops are the pilots of the drones.

[stephenpittman]

When Trump gets in he needs fire this guy asap. Jack Smith as well

[TeresaMoretto-ez]

If it's an illegal war then why don't you do more to try and stop it? Monitoring the situation is a pretty feeble stance. What do you mean by 'as long as it takes'? You should either really support Ukraine or stop Ukraine from bleeding to death. All this talk about Putin's desperation is just wishful thinking.