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What would North Korean surge mean for Ukraine war?
Ukraine is claiming that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia, where they'll gain valuable battlefield experience. President Zelenskyy urged South Korea to work closer with Kyiv.
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- Why it matters
- A larger North Korean contingent would expand Russia's available manpower on the battlefield, potentially extending its capacity to sustain operations without full domestic mobilization.
- Most affected
- Ukrainian forces — Face additional opposing troops in combat operations.
North Korean soldiers — Would gain battlefield experience in active warfare. - Watch next
- Whether North Korea actually deploys the reported numbers and the scale of their contribution to Russian operations.
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