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Adding another layer to the complex geopolitical landscape is North Korea’s increased military involvement supporting Russia. Reports indicate that North Korea may have deployed approximately 30,000 troops to assist Russian forces—a significant escalation from earlier estimates of 8,000 to 10,000 North Korean soldiers.
This substantial troop deployment is expected to bolster Russia's military capabilities, potentially freeing up Russian forces and enhancing their operational effectiveness. It also underscores the growing web of alliances and regional influences, contrasted against the narrative that Russia operates largely in isolation. The support from North Korea reveals how the Ukraine conflict is drawing in distant allies, complicating efforts for diplomatic resolutions.