Putin Traps: The New Korean War is about to ignite in Ukraine?
Focus has translated the article by American journalist Peter Suchu about how the DPRK's intervention will change the palette of the Russian-Ukrainian war. North Korea, according to reports, has sent up to 3,000 servicemen to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and it is expected that they will follow them even more. This week, the Republic of Korea (South Korea) stated that her northern neighbor had sent to Russia up to 3,000 servicemen to support Russia.
Thousands of more can be followed, the South Korean legislator says. On Wednesday, US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin confirmed that North Korean soldiers were already at the front in Ukraine. During his visit to Rome to meet NATO allies, Austin stated that the deployment of North Korean troops testified to the Russian Army's personnel famine. Moscow denied the statements of South Korea and called them "fake news.
" As it was reported earlier, at least six North Korean officers were killed as a result of rocket strike, and 18 more promptly deserted! However, the next weeks and months to strengthen the Russian troops are likely to leave many more soldiers. According to Reuters, Pyongyang promised to assist Moscow - his closest ally - sending up to 10,000 servicemen, most of whom would arrive by December. This is more than twice the number of servicemen whom North Korea was going to send to Ukraine before.
"Signs that the troops were trained in North Korea were discovered in September and October," said Pak Sun Von, a member of the Parliamentary Intelligence Committee, after a briefing in Seoul on Wednesday. - Apparently, the troops are now dispersed Basics in Russia and adapt to local conditions. " In June, Moscow and Pyongyang were signed a large defense pact.
Bruce Bennett in June article for The National Interest explains: "The agreement provides mutual commitments from defense between Russia and North Korea, as well as military-technical cooperation. However . And this agreement is almost probably not the basis for the new Alliance of Russia-China-North Korea, given the completely different goals of these three countries. " North Korea's obligations seem to be more serious than it could be assumed in June.
Moscow seems to be even more beneficial from the agreement than Pyongyan. Bennett added: "Putin's" trap "can become a" trap of Putin ": Russian President Vladimir Putin will receive a military assistance from North Korea, for which North Korean leader Kim Jong -in may not receive thanks.
" On Tuesday, South Korea officials warned that it would consider providing assistance to Ukraine with weapons and other military equipment - this can significantly increase the risk of escalation of regional conflict. South Korea has already begun to position itself as a large manufacturer and exporter of weapons, and Ukraine can be a good (because of a lack of better word) "opportunity" to try a Korean main combat tank (VTT) K-2 Black Panthter compared to the best Russian models.
Although there is always a risk that the tank may not cope with the task, only its use in the battles at the front will help South Korea determine its shortcomings. Seoul could also provide small arms, ammunition and other military equipment, but he would almost certainly not dare to bring troops into the territory of Ukraine. However, even sending assistance can become a spark that will break the flames of the Korean War again. Peter Suchyu is a journalist from Michigan.