The troops could boost Russia’s depleted forces, but North Korea’s vast army has not seen major combat since the Korean War, and most do not speak Russian.

Summary

North Korea has deployed over 10,000 troops to Russia, marking its first major combat involvement since the Korean War, in support of Moscow’s efforts in Ukraine.

While this strengthens ties between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin, analysts doubt the troops’ effectiveness due to inexperience, language barriers, and cultural isolation.

Their presence could prolong the war but likely won’t deliver a strategic advantage. Critics warn the deployment risks defections and further strains battlefield cohesion.

Despite doubts, the alliance signals deepening North Korea-Russia cooperation amid global concerns.

  • werefreeatlast@lemmy.worldEnglish
    6·
    8 days ago

    Some will get lots of valuable experience. like for example getting split into 357 pieces. Where else will you ever get that experience anywhere?

      • werefreeatlast@lemmy.worldEnglish
        21·
        8 days ago

        Remember when russia had a star gate and then the US broke theirs so they had to use the russian one? Ah yes. There was collaborative partnerships but now they have thrown all that away to satisfy putin. russia will be announced like they announce Peru or Chile…the little nation that is troubled but somehow still makes the news. But it will take a long time. First they gotta lose the war, they’re taking their own sweet time doing that but they’re getting there. And then probably a decade to lick all the wounds. And then…news 10! At 10! Watch as Vlad the Propeller, the new ruzzian leeder trips over a microphone cable! It was hilarious 😂😆!..

        • Saik0@lemmy.saik0.comEnglish
          3·
          8 days ago

          Remember when russia had a star gate and then the US broke theirs so they had to use the russian one? Ah yes.

          SGC had the BC-304 at that point. They could have just grabbed a gate and DHD from any uninhabited planet.

          It’s actually a major plot flaw that Russia was given anything at all since there was no DHD at that point (and thus any DHD obtained would have overridden any other gate on the planet). Russia had no pull, other than jumping the gun and telling the public at large.

          God… Why do I know all of this so readily?

          • werefreeatlast@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            7 days ago

            You’re not alone. Just call 1800SG10000 they will…oh who an I kidding! Yeah you’re alone. Man I had to vaguely remember anything about the russian star gate thing. I didn’t even remember it had that dhd thing missing. You better forget enough. You’re on your own buddy!