Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow’s efforts to dislodge invading Ukrainian forces.

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      11か月前

      These are their more elite soldiers, on par with other professional militaries. They aren’t sending their cannon fodder yet.

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        on par with other professional militaries.

        Apart from the never having been in combat in their lives part.

        Compared to the hardened Ukrainian army.

        They’re going to get decimated.

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          That is definitely a factor that works in the favor of Ukraine. I would still not underestimate them, but I hope I am wrong and they are not able to provide enough for Russia.