Kim Jong Un's gamble: North Korean troops aid Russia in Ukraine
According to "The New York Times," Kim Jong Un proposed sending his troops to Russia, not Vladimir Putin. American services claim that North Korea hopes to earn future benefits in this way.
According to "NYT," despite initial speculations that sending DPRK troops was a sign of desperation from Russia, it is now believed that the initiative came from North Korea. Putin quickly 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.
It's not just about technology and military equipment. Kim Jong Un also wants Vladimir Putin's support in diplomatic disputes.
The 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 10,000-12,000 soldiers, are involved in the fighting in the Kursk region.
On Monday, the paper also reported that North Korean forces have already lost 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 hide these losses.
