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Kim Jong Un Trades His Slaves for Putin's Support in Ukraine War
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Kim Jong Un Trades His Slaves for Putin's Support in Ukraine War

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • North Korea is reportedly sending tens of thousands of soldiers to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine.
  • This move, which violates UN sanctions, is seen as a way for Pyongyang to earn billions of dollars and secure Putin's favor.
  • Experts suggest North Korea prioritizes its own survival and Putin's support over the lives of its soldiers.

North Korea's regime is reportedly sending tens of thousands of its soldiers to fight in Russia's war in Ukraine, a move that generates billions of dollars for Pyongyang while violating UN sanctions. Russian expert Fyodor Tertitsky stated that the Kim regime prioritizes its own survival and Putin's support over human lives.

Two years ago, North Korea allegedly sent soldiers to recapture Russian-occupied territory in Ukraine's Kursk region. Now, reports indicate these soldiers will be deployed directly to the Donbas to aid Russia in its full conquest of the region.

This alleged arms-for-troops deal highlights North Korea's willingness to exploit international sanctions for financial gain and solidify its strategic alliance with Russia. The deployment of its soldiers to a foreign conflict underscores the regime's pragmatic approach to international relations, where its own security and economic interests appear paramount.

The Kim regime does not care about human life. But it cares about its own survival and has decided that Putin's favor outweighs the risks.

โ€” Fyodor TertickiA Russian expert from a South Korean university commenting on North Korea's motivations for sending soldiers to Ukraine.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.