Putin despises North Korea
North Korean troops sent to Ukrainian frontlines are Vladimir Putin’s new "cannon fodder," according to a former North Korean lieutenant.
According to multiple intelligence sources, at least 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia, with around 3,000 already deployed in the Russian region of Kursk, which remains partially under Ukrainian control.
Former North Korean army lieutenant Choi Jung Hoon claims that North Korean troops will be assigned to the most dangerous frontlines.
"None would think they are going to Russia to die. But I think they’re cannon fodder because they will be sent to the most dangerous sites and will surely be killed," he told Associated Press.
However, this military support is not expected to significantly impact the outcome of the conflict.
"In the big picture, even 12,000 soldiers don’t affect the general situation of the war significantly," says Emil Kastehelmi, who runs the Black Bird Group.
(QG - Source: Associated Press / The Independent/ Picture: © Unsplash)