North Korea's unexpected military move: Kim's gamble for future gains
According to "The New York Times," Kim Jong Un proposed sending his troops to Russia rather than Vladimir Putin. American intelligence claims that North Korea hopes to secure future benefits through this action.
The NYT reports that, though initial speculation suggested that sending DPRK troops was a sign of Russian desperation, the initiative is now believed to have originated from North Korea. Putin promptly accepted this proposal.
"NYT" on the deal between Putin and Kim Jong Un: North Korea has not received anything yet
According to officials cited by the newspaper, Kim has not yet received anything in return. However, he believes that Russia will reciprocate in the future.
This isn't just about technology and military equipment. Kim Jong Un is also seeking support from Vladimir Putin in diplomatic disputes.
U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, stated that Russia received ammunition and missiles from North Korea and, in return, was supposed to supply air defence systems. North Korean troops, numbering approximately 10,000 to 12,000 soldiers, are involved in the fighting in the Kursk region.
On Monday, the paper also reported that North Korean forces have already suffered over 1,100 dead and wounded. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky even mentioned up to 3,000.
Meanwhile, a Ukrainian "NYT" source estimated that up to 200 DPRK soldiers were killed, and "slightly more" were wounded. The Russians are trying to conceal these losses.
