The article discusses the involvement of North Korean troops in Russia’s war with Ukraine and the potential lessons they may be learning from their experiences. The article cites experts who suggest that the North Koreans are starting to develop strategies for using soldiers as decoys for drones, while others shoot them down, and that they will likely learn from this experience and pass on these lessons to subsequent deployments.
The article also notes that Russia is using the North Korean troops as a “discount way” to increase the density of its battle formations in the Kursk region, while experienced Russian forces continue pushing forward in Ukraine’s east. The article suggests that Putin may be trying to squeeze Ukraine out of his home turf before Kyiv can leverage its positions there in possible peace talks this year.
Experts also suggest that North Korea is receiving benefits from its involvement in Russia’s war, including access to new technologies for its missiles and the opportunity to “show himself as a leader among this new axis of upheaval” and gain diplomatic benefits from his partners. However, Western officials have warned that North Korea could grow bolder if Ukraine is defeated, with potential repercussions for security in the Korean Peninsula and the Asia-Pacific region.
Some key points from the article include:
* The North Koreans are learning how to use soldiers as decoys for drones, while others shoot them down.
* Russia is using the North Korean troops as a “discount way” to increase the density of its battle formations in the Kursk region.
* Putin may be trying to squeeze Ukraine out of his home turf before Kyiv can leverage its positions there in possible peace talks this year.
* North Korea is receiving benefits from its involvement in Russia’s war, including access to new technologies for its missiles and diplomatic benefits from its partners.
* Western officials have warned that North Korea could grow bolder if Ukraine is defeated, with potential repercussions for security in the Korean Peninsula and the Asia-Pacific region.
