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Such a deployment could significantly bolster Russia's military capacity, potentially enabling Russian forces to free up their own troops for other operations. The addition of North Korean troops indicates that Russia now has more reliable allies than previously assumed, challenging the notion that Moscow operates largely alone in this conflict. While North Korea's role is often viewed through the lens of isolated diplomacy, these developments suggest that Pyongyang is actively engaging in a proxy support strategy, which could prolong and intensify the war.