Kim's Gamble: Why North Korea Will Continue to Back Russia in Ukraine The partnership between North Korea and Russia in Ukraine has evolved beyond a transactional arrangement, where Pyongyang sends troops in exchange for financial compensation and military benefits.
This short term strategy has become a long term strategic investment, posing significant risks for the global community.
An estimated 14,000 elite North Korean soldiers have been deployed to Ukraine since June 2024, alongside thousands of military engineers.