Rutte warns of the danger of expanding the war in Ukraine

Thousands of North Korean soldiers have recently arrived in Russia's Kursk region to take part in hostilities against Ukraine. This information was presented at a meeting with representatives of South Korea's intelligence and defense agencies, as well as 32 NATO allies and Indo-Pacific partners.

This was stated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, RBC-Ukraine reports citing Politico.

This is the first time in a century that foreign troops have appeared in Russia, which is a significant and disturbing event for Europe.

“The deepening military and economic ties between a reckless Russia and an arrogant North Korea do not just threaten Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific security, they are deeply dangerous for global security,” Rutte said.

According to Rutte, Russia, which has not achieved its strategic goals, is increasingly dependent on authoritarian regimes such as China, Iran and North Korea. Russia relies on China to support its economy, Iran to supply drones and missiles, and North Korea to resupply ammunition and send troops.

North Korean soldiers, who have not had combat experience since the 1950s, will have a unique opportunity to learn the skills of modern military operations, which poses a threat to future stability on the Korean Peninsula. In return, Russia is likely to transfer military technology to Pyongyang, which will only increase tensions in the region.

Author - Dmitriy Levchenko, 06/11/2024