Пленный северокорейский боец выразил желание остаться в Украине: Зеленский опубликовал видео с его допросом.

This is confirmed by a video of the interrogation released by President Volodymyr Zelensky.

When asked if the soldier knew where he was, he shook his head. The captive stated that he was unaware he was fighting against Ukraine, as the commanders only spoke about training. This narrative had previously been mentioned by the SBU.

As explained by the translator during the interrogation, on January 3, there was an offensive, and the captive witnessed his fellow soldiers dying, prompting him to hide in a bunker. He was discovered on January 5.

“I want to live in Ukraine,” the fighter emphasized. In response, he was assured that Ukraine understands he did not have complete information, and therefore they are “willing to help” him.

“He said that he would do whatever he was told. If he needs to return, he will return; if he is given the chance to stay here, he will stay,” the translator quoted the captive.

Another soldier from North Korea mentioned that he has a family and wishes to return to his homeland.

First North Korean Soldiers in Captivity

On January 11, it became known that Ukrainian forces captured the first two soldiers from North Korea in the Kursk region of Russia. They were injured but survived. They were taken to Kyiv, where SBU investigators are engaging with them.

The captives do not speak Ukrainian, English, or Russian, so communication with them is facilitated through Korean translators in collaboration with South Korean intelligence. Both stated that they were there for training, not for war against Ukraine.

Following this, Ukraine announced that it is ready to return North Korea's soldiers if the country assists in organizing an exchange for Ukrainian fighters held by Russia.