Soldiers from North Korea are reportedly fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, and initial conflicts have emerged. A recording featuring a Russian Orthodox priest has surfaced online. In it, he claims that the Koreans "brought a plague to the country" and advises soldiers not to heed the "devilish words" of the godless.

North Korea could deploy up to 100,000 soldiers to help the Kremlin with its war in Ukraine — a figure that could boost Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fighting force in Ukraine by up to 20%, according to a new report.

Soldiers from North Korea are reportedly fighting on the side of Russia in Ukraine. It seems initial conflicts have arisen. A recording has surfaced online featuring a Russian Orthodox priest, who claims that the Koreans have "brought a plague to the country" and advises soldiers not to heed the "devilish words" of the godless.