Ukrainian intelligence reported overnight Sunday that Russia is preparing to deploy 30,000 additional North Korean troops into the war. These soldiers are described as unskilled manpower being sent into brutal fighting and suffering heavy casualties. Instead of real compensation for families who lost loved ones, Russian President Vladimir Putin offers only warm words.
1+Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that North Korea is receiving critical assistance from Russia in learning combat tactics, weapons upgrades, and gaining battlefield experience—creating a threat to other countries in Asia. Preparations to absorb the forces began in January.
Economic and Technological Exchanges, and Continued Strikes on the Ground
In exchange for military support, which also includes expected shipments of missile launchers, Russia is providing the isolated North Korean regime with cash, food supplies, electricity, and military technology, as revealed during the North Korean foreign minister’s visit to Moscow.
1+Despite diplomatic contacts, fighting on the ground continues at full intensity. Ukrainian authorities reported four dead, including a child, from widespread shelling and a drone strike on a commercial building in Chernihiv, while Russia launched dozens of missiles and drones at the country.