He discussed this on the "PolitBureau" channel.
“Pentagon officials say this is a sign of desperation. It can be interpreted in another way. If large North Korean contingents are indeed deployed openly in the war, Russian propaganda could portray this as an accomplishment. They would illustrate that the isolation of Russia has failed, claiming that the Global South supports us, highlighting not just individual volunteers but entire regular army units,” notes David Hendelman.
He reflects on what this could mean for Russia militarily, suggesting it depends on how the command utilizes these North Korean soldiers, but it is undoubtedly an escalation. As the expert recalls, North Korean pilots have participated in wars before, but now we are talking about the involvement of a significant North Korean contingent in the largest war in Europe since World War II.
“It’s no coincidence that South Korea is very concerned about all of this, as it’s clear that North Korea won’t engage in this for free. In return, they could receive not only money but valuable military technologies, both missile-nuclear and others, as well as experience in modern warfare. It’s possible that South Korea may respond by increasing arms supplies to Ukraine, and they might even send some military personnel, at least for reconnaissance or interrogating captured North Koreans,” speculates David Hendelman.
Moreover, he adds, the issue is compounded by the ongoing confrontation on the Korean Peninsula itself, as North Korea has destroyed roads leading to the South and officially declared it an enemy state in its Constitution. Therefore, the expert concludes that North Korea's involvement in the Russian-Ukrainian war on the side of the aggressor has several layers.
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