Summary
Around 10,000 North Korean troops have arrived in Russia, poised to join the Ukraine conflict as part of a reported agreement between Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin.
Though these young, inexperienced soldiers, trained in mountainous regions, lack battlefield exposure, Russia has equipped them with modern weaponry.
North Korea wants foreign currency and potentially advanced Russian military technology through this “blood alliance.”
Analysts see this as a risky move by Kim, as significant casualties could undermine his standing. Many view the North Korean soldiers as cannon fodder, unlikely to return home alive.
Yeah but that hurts Ukraine as well and is likely part of the plan. Make Ukraine waste resources dealing with hoarders of defectors that are mainly old farmers
I really don’t think that’s part of the plan. It’s not like Ukraine has to keep them.