Putin Recognizes Donbass Republics, Sends Russian Military to 'Denazify' Ukraine

Speaking on board Air Force One later on Sunday, Trump accused the Ukrainian leader of attempting to back out of the deal.

“If he does that, he’s got some problems, big, big problems,” Trump told reporters.
According to this article, he has done just that:

Zelensky Defies Trump: Denies Aid Is a Loan, Rejects Mineral Deal

It seems that Ukrainian Leader Volodymyr Zelensky has decided on a path that’ll send him clashing with US President Donald J. Trump and his administration.

Besides repeatedly breaching the Trump-brokered partial ceasefire on energy and infrastructure, Zelensky has now made a TV statement that contains at least two very controversial points.


First, he again stated that the hundreds of billions of dollars in US aid to the Kiev regime were NOT ‘loans’, but rather, donations – despite the fact that nothing was ever registered as such.

Secondly, he alerted that Ukraine will NOT sign the reworked rare-earth/mineral exploration deal, although his aides had assured US officials that the deal was ready to be signed.

Watch: Zelensky confronts the US, says NO DEAL and NO DEBT.


Zelensky also complained that the US would no longer provide free aid to Ukraine: ‘This administration will not do anything for free for us!’

Washington Post reported (via Sputnik):

“The new US [mineral rights] proposal radically changes the conditions sent by Kiev to Trump and does not provide any security guarantees.

[…] The document treats all U.S. support to Ukraine since the conflict began as a debt that must be repaid with interest on revenues earned under the agreement. It gives the U.S. ‘first come, first served’ rights to all energy and mineral investments, effectively putting the U.S. in control.


A senior Ukrainian official said the project raises serious concerns because it reclassifies previous U.S. grants as loans that must be repaid and requires Washington to take ‘50 per cent of all new and existing revenue without making any contribution of its own’.”

On top of it all, Zelensky said that he reached agreements with ‘certain European countries’ for the sharing of intelligence data and to ramp up weapons manufacturing.

Trump needs to b angry with the little creep Zelensky and stop being angry with Putin.
 
So,we have that 17%increasing attacks in Ukraine in march wich is i think interesting information.Russia incresaing attacks in a moment where is more superior then ever.Its in position when there is no need to rush,they only need to finish the game.Yet they speeding up.Why?Probably because of lunatics in Europe.
I have feeling that everyone in a world wants to finish that war,and everyone knows that Russia will do their job and for what purpose.But only Europ dont understand.I have feeling that the world views Europe as some kind remote spot in the middle of nowhere.
Now im listening Minister of Defense of Croatia Ivan Anušić answering question about situation in Ukraine.He compared Ukraine with Vukovar(city in Croatia)1991."when Vukovar should endure as much as possible so that rest of the country can prepare for counteroffensive"-he said.
If we assume that he knows things because he is MoD of Croatia ,one of members of the NATO alliance,he literally said that Europe is preparing for war.
Also Hungarian Foreign minister Peter Szijjato said openly that Europe is preparing for war.And also C`s said that war will expand,but fortunately,they said,it will not last long,and will cover small number of countries.
That is reason why is Russia speeding up,i think.They know craziness of Europe and they want to finish it before lunatics get their hands on weapons.
 
It is very dangerous to make more threats that America , if it is wise , will not activate .But unless carried out America would be left with more egg on its face. It is in a quandary.
And then there is China . Must activate.
The Rules Based International Order is an avowed enemy of Russia and cannot wait to harm it in a final manner . They tried but they have also failed . There is furious shaking among them.
Now It is also very clear that Iran is on America"s hit list because
Israel is frightened, has lost patience and demands it. America will comply.
So yes there will be war . The malice of anger and the madness of greed to defend Israel and America's own position of disparity is uber alles and the Quorum demands this.
There are doomsday cults that require a social catastrophe to bring about their Wish of Ages.
A world wide crash is also on their cards. Their ace in the hole.

" We have no eternal allies and we have no perpetual enemies . Our interests are eternal and perpetual , and those interests are our duty to follow. [ Lord Palmerston 1848 House of Commons .]

It will all come to a sorry end in this last chapter of their forever war.
 
FSB foils Ukrainian terror plot targeting Russian military cadets, exposes Kiev’s covert war against Russia
04/05/2025
  • Russian FSB thwarts bomb attack planned against military cadets near Moscow
  • The suspect, a Russian serviceman recruited by Ukrainian intelligence, was arrested while retrieving explosives from a dead drop
  • Ukraine’s involvement in terrorism against Russia escalates as Kiev refuses peace negotiations, dragging Europe toward all-out war
  • Arrest follows earlier FSB interception of Ukrainian-sponsored letter bombs disguised as perfume

Arrest exposes Ukraine’s terrorism campaign​

In yet another brazen escalation of its covert war against Russia, Ukraine’s intelligence services attempted to orchestrate a deadly terrorist attack on Russian military cadets — only to be foiled by the vigilance of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). On Friday, the FSB announced the arrest of a Russian serviceman, recruited by Kiev’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR), as he attempted to retrieve explosives intended to blow up a dormitory housing cadets in the Moscow Region. The incident confirms Ukraine’s reckless strategy of terrorism rather than diplomacy, as Kiev continues to drag the world toward a catastrophic conflict.

Footage released by the FSB shows the moment agents apprehended the suspect near a remote wooded area in Moscow Region. The serviceman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was caught hauling plastic explosives from a concealed cache — components meant for a devastating attack on young military cadets. “The suspect admitted his guilt and confirmed his recruitment by Ukrainian intelligence,” the FSB stated. Investigators also recovered encrypted messages detailing his communications with a Ukrainian handler, further implicating Kiev in a deliberate campaign of terror.

This is not the first time Ukrainian operatives have attempted to strike inside Russia through subterfuge. Just last month, the FSB uncovered a network mailing disguised explosive devices as “perfume gifts” to Russian servicemen and government employees — devices rigged to detonate upon opening. The fact that Kiev resorts to such cowardly tactics, rather than engaging in honest conflict or peace talks, speaks volumes about the decay of Western-backed leadership in Ukraine.

Escalation or desperation? Kiev’s terrorism is a policy failure​

The detained serviceman, a 49-year-old Russian Defense Ministry officer, reportedly admitted that his Ukrainian handlers promised to evacuate his children to the West as payment for the attack. Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko confirmed that the man was part of a terror cell actively collaborating with GUR operatives via social media. This revelation follows a disturbing trend: Ukraine, unable to secure battlefield victories, now resorts to recruiting Russian citizens to commit atrocities within their own country — acts of desperation mirroring the worst excesses of CIA-backed destabilization campaigns.

Historical precedent warns of what comes next. The West’s blind support for Kiev echoes the reckless brinkmanship that once plunged Europe into world wars. The relentless push to expand NATO — despite warnings from Moscow — has forced Russia into a defensive posture, recognizing that Ukraine is but a proxy in a larger strategy to encircle and weaken Russia. By refusing negotiations while escalating terror attacks, Zelensky’s regime makes clear its ambitions are not peace, but perpetual war

Who wins when terror becomes a strategy of war?​

The recent thwarted terror plot against Russian military cadets, orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence, underscores the escalating desperation and recklessness of Kiev’s regime. As the FSB continues to expose and dismantle these covert operations, it becomes increasingly clear that Ukraine, propped up by Western support, is resorting to state-sponsored terrorism. This shift from conventional warfare to clandestine attacks on civilians and military personnel highlights the futility of continued conflict and the potential for broader destabilization in Europe. The international community must confront the reality that enabling such tactics only prolongs suffering and pushes the region closer to a catastrophic all-out war.

As the FSB continues dismantling Ukrainian terror cells, one must ask: When does “resistance” become outright state-sponsored terrorism? And how long will Western powers continue funding and arming a regime that targets students and civilians? The world watches as Ukraine’s war machine expands beyond battlefields into shadowy acts of sabotage, pushing Russia — and the world — toward a conflict with no clear end
 
FSB foils Ukrainian terror plot targeting Russian military cadets, exposes Kiev’s covert war against Russia
04/05/2025
  • Russian FSB thwarts bomb attack planned against military cadets near Moscow
  • The suspect, a Russian serviceman recruited by Ukrainian intelligence, was arrested while retrieving explosives from a dead drop
  • Ukraine’s involvement in terrorism against Russia escalates as Kiev refuses peace negotiations, dragging Europe toward all-out war
  • Arrest follows earlier FSB interception of Ukrainian-sponsored letter bombs disguised as perfume

Arrest exposes Ukraine’s terrorism campaign​

In yet another brazen escalation of its covert war against Russia, Ukraine’s intelligence services attempted to orchestrate a deadly terrorist attack on Russian military cadets — only to be foiled by the vigilance of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB). On Friday, the FSB announced the arrest of a Russian serviceman, recruited by Kiev’s Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR), as he attempted to retrieve explosives intended to blow up a dormitory housing cadets in the Moscow Region. The incident confirms Ukraine’s reckless strategy of terrorism rather than diplomacy, as Kiev continues to drag the world toward a catastrophic conflict.

Footage released by the FSB shows the moment agents apprehended the suspect near a remote wooded area in Moscow Region. The serviceman, whose identity has not been disclosed, was caught hauling plastic explosives from a concealed cache — components meant for a devastating attack on young military cadets. “The suspect admitted his guilt and confirmed his recruitment by Ukrainian intelligence,” the FSB stated. Investigators also recovered encrypted messages detailing his communications with a Ukrainian handler, further implicating Kiev in a deliberate campaign of terror.

This is not the first time Ukrainian operatives have attempted to strike inside Russia through subterfuge. Just last month, the FSB uncovered a network mailing disguised explosive devices as “perfume gifts” to Russian servicemen and government employees — devices rigged to detonate upon opening. The fact that Kiev resorts to such cowardly tactics, rather than engaging in honest conflict or peace talks, speaks volumes about the decay of Western-backed leadership in Ukraine.

Escalation or desperation? Kiev’s terrorism is a policy failure​

The detained serviceman, a 49-year-old Russian Defense Ministry officer, reportedly admitted that his Ukrainian handlers promised to evacuate his children to the West as payment for the attack. Investigative Committee spokeswoman Svetlana Petrenko confirmed that the man was part of a terror cell actively collaborating with GUR operatives via social media. This revelation follows a disturbing trend: Ukraine, unable to secure battlefield victories, now resorts to recruiting Russian citizens to commit atrocities within their own country — acts of desperation mirroring the worst excesses of CIA-backed destabilization campaigns.

Historical precedent warns of what comes next. The West’s blind support for Kiev echoes the reckless brinkmanship that once plunged Europe into world wars. The relentless push to expand NATO — despite warnings from Moscow — has forced Russia into a defensive posture, recognizing that Ukraine is but a proxy in a larger strategy to encircle and weaken Russia. By refusing negotiations while escalating terror attacks, Zelensky’s regime makes clear its ambitions are not peace, but perpetual war

Who wins when terror becomes a strategy of war?​

The recent thwarted terror plot against Russian military cadets, orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence, underscores the escalating desperation and recklessness of Kiev’s regime. As the FSB continues to expose and dismantle these covert operations, it becomes increasingly clear that Ukraine, propped up by Western support, is resorting to state-sponsored terrorism. This shift from conventional warfare to clandestine attacks on civilians and military personnel highlights the futility of continued conflict and the potential for broader destabilization in Europe. The international community must confront the reality that enabling such tactics only prolongs suffering and pushes the region closer to a catastrophic all-out war.

As the FSB continues dismantling Ukrainian terror cells, one must ask: When does “resistance” become outright state-sponsored terrorism? And how long will Western powers continue funding and arming a regime that targets students and civilians? The world watches as Ukraine’s war machine expands beyond battlefields into shadowy acts of sabotage, pushing Russia — and the world — toward a conflict with no clear end
Zelensky wants escalation because he knows if there is peace he will at best end in jail, not mentioning making himself rich in process through corruption but someone would say he had enough but for those types it is never enough, and if it continues it will be even worse and end in total capitulation and he being not only on russian but also on ukrainian hit list. He sees only way out to keep his position, lifestyle and in the end his life through escalation and involving Europe in war but it will be the worst possible scenario for him, Ukraine and EU, but it seems wishful thinking is what drives him and even more deluded western politicians that live in different reality where they think they will win against Russia in the end.
 
Ukrop terrorism does not weaken, unlike the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It would seem that Belarus and Poland appear in this news, and what does Russia and Ukrop have to do with it , but I am convinced that by now there are not many sane people who doubt that in such cases we are seeing Ukrop efforts directed at Russia. The roles of Poland and the United States are also very significant. Poland, which has recently been hysterical about the alleged threat from Russia, and which tirelessly strengthens its eastern border, did not notice at its customs half a ton of explosives in a car heading to Russia? They study everything related to Russia almost under an electron microscope. So it was necessary to "not notice", and this means complicity.
A large shipment of explosives was detained in Belarus, which was being transported from Poland to the Russian Federation

MINSK, April 6 — RIA Novosti. In Belarus, customs detained the largest shipment of explosives on the border with Poland, which was being transported to Russia, the press service of the State Customs Committee of the Republic said in a Telegram channel.
"The Belarusian Customs Service has stopped the import of the largest batch of explosives in the history of Belarus into the territory of the EAEU: a 41-year-old driver tried to smuggle 580 kilograms of particularly powerful explosives of foreign manufacture, presumably from the United States, through the Belarusian—Polish border and then transport them to Russia," the report says.

The department explained that the man was driving a Mercedes through the Brest checkpoint. During the inspection, customs officers saw uncharacteristic darkening in the area of the floor of the car during the scan. There were similar suspicious places in the wall separating the cargo and passenger compartments.
It is noted that after that they conducted an in-depth inspection, partially dismantling the floor and walls of the vehicle.

"These places turned out to be completely filled with a thick layer of light gray and light yellow matter. Presumably, they tried to hide the explosive by covering it with vibration-sound insulation sheets and chipboard sheets. In order for the service dogs not to react to it, the inner edges of the body were treated with technical grease," the department added.

According to the press service, the substance was extracted: competent specialists were involved for this purpose. The examination showed that there were 580 kilograms of the powerful high explosive pentaerythritol tetranitrate in the car.
The driver was detained. A criminal case has been opened under the article "Illegal movement of explosives across the border." The suspects face imprisonment for up to ten years.

Укропский терроризм не ослабевает в отличии от ВСУ. Казалось бы в данной новости фигурирует Беларусь и Польша, причем же здесь укропы и Россия, но, я убежден, что к нынешнему моменту остается совсем не много здравомыслящих людей, сомневающихся, что в подобных случаях мы наблюдаем укропские усилия, направленные в адрес России. Весьма показательны также роли Польши и США. Польша, которая все последнее время истерит по поводу якобы существующей угрозы со стороны России, и которая неустанно укрепляет свою восточную границу, не заметила на своей таможне полтонны взрывчатки в машине, направляющейся в Россию? Они все, что связано с Россией изучают чуть ли не под электронным микроскопом. Значит надо было "не заметить", а это значит соучастие.
 
"No majority": Only six Western states want war with Russia.
Basically it is just France and the UK, because what do the three Baltic states amount to.? The sixth but unnamed could be anyone, but the Danish Government has earlier expressed interest and it would be their style to not make Russia angry up front. Besides they would not like a public discussion, and would wait until the "job vacancy" is really open and they can piggyback on larger powers.

Alternatively it could be another country with the same mentality. In general, I would not give to much credit to the number. If the situation develops, there would be others that would like to jump on the band waggon, one way or the other. Besides, if for instance the UK and France loose a few planes, they can borrow from their neighbours and partners, because the UK and France have the pilots.

Today the NATO states, or supporters of Ukraine at a meeting in Ramstein, promised another USD 21 Billion in military aid, especially missiles and air defence material. At least this is what the Military Summary channel reported. The US must have been in there somewhere, I guess, if nothing else as an observer, but could also be active.

Regarding the rumour of Chinese soldiers captured by Ukraine, it seems to be false, but on the other hand with the tariff war etc, there is no guarantee that China eternally will remain on the side. The problem for China might be that they have a huge army, but do they have combat experience? Might they be interested in getting at least some? That is or was perhaps also a consideration for North Korea?

While there is a possibility of peace in Ukraine this year, it dos not mean we are done with escalations, we are only in April. For the time being Russia accepts the truce on energy structures, while the West, through Ukraine, uses it as an opportunity, but the word of Vladimir Putin ends in a week, and then we will see what comes next.
 
Basically it is just France and the UK, because what do the three Baltic states amount to.? The sixth but unnamed could be anyone, but the Danish Government has earlier expressed interest and it would be their style to not make Russia angry up front. Besides they would not like a public discussion, and would wait until the "job vacancy" is really open and they can piggyback on larger powers.

Alternatively it could be another country with the same mentality. In general, I would not give to much credit to the number. If the situation develops, there would be others that would like to jump on the band waggon, one way or the other. Besides, if for instance the UK and France loose a few planes, they can borrow from their neighbours and partners, because the UK and France have the pilots.

Today the NATO states, or supporters of Ukraine at a meeting in Ramstein, promised another USD 21 Billion in military aid, especially missiles and air defence material. At least this is what the Military Summary channel reported. The US must have been in there somewhere, I guess, if nothing else as an observer, but could also be active.

Regarding the rumour of Chinese soldiers captured by Ukraine, it seems to be false, but on the other hand with the tariff war etc, there is no guarantee that China eternally will remain on the side. The problem for China might be that they have a huge army, but do they have combat experience? Might they be interested in getting at least some? That is or was perhaps also a consideration for North Korea?

While there is a possibility of peace in Ukraine this year, it dos not mean we are done with escalations, we are only in April. For the time being Russia accepts the truce on energy structures, while the West, through Ukraine, uses it as an opportunity, but the word of Vladimir Putin ends in a week, and then we will see what comes next.
Andrei Martyanov mentioned the British “force”: a laughable “brigade” consisting of something like 1300 troops and 730 “vehicles”. The Russian’s would chew them up in a day.
 
How North Korea’s massive military aid is keeping Putin’s war machine running
04/16/2025
  • North Korea has shipped millions of artillery shells and sent thousands of troops to Russia, significantly aiding its war in Ukraine.

  • Many North Korean soldiers were deceived into fighting, suffering heavy casualties while being used as expendable assault troops.

  • Russia is likely repaying North Korea with missile and nuclear technology, escalating global security threats.

  • The partnership forms a dangerous alliance with China and Iran, undermining Western interests and regional stability.

  • Experts warn Kim Jong Un is gaining combat experience and tech that could target South Korea, Japan, and U.S. forces
For decades, North Korea has been a pariah state, isolated by sanctions and condemned for its brutal dictatorship. But new investigations reveal Pyongyang has now become a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine—shipping millions of artillery shells, ballistic missiles, and even troops to the frontlines while deceiving its own soldiers into believing they were merely on training exercises.

According to a Reuters investigation, North Korea has supplied between 4.2 and 5.8 million artillery shells—enough to account for up to 70% of Russia’s frontline ammunition—and dispatched as many as 14,000 troops, many of whom were misled about their mission. Intercepted radio communications, satellite imagery, and Ukrainian intelligence confirm Pyongyang's deep commitment to aiding Moscow, reshaping the battlefield and prolonging a war that has already claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.

The alarming military partnership underscores a growing "axis of evil" between Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran, threatening global security and American interests in both Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Worse still, U.S. officials warn that Kim Jong Un is exploiting this war to test weapons, refine battlefield tactics, and extract critical military technology—knowledge that could soon be turned against South Korea, Japan, and American forces in the region

Pyongyang’s artillery floodgates open​

The scale of North Korea’s munitions transfers to Russia is staggering. The Open Source Centre (OSC), a UK-based research group, tracked 64 shipments between August 2023 and March 2025, featuring 15,800 containers filled with artillery and rocket systems. These supplies, carried by sanctioned Russian cargo ships like the Angara and Lady R, traveled from North Korea’s Rajin port to Russian depots near Ukraine’s border.

Ukrainian intelligence estimates that North Korean shells accounted for 70% of Russia’s artillery usage at times, allowing Moscow to sustain relentless bombardments despite Western sanctions on Russian arms production. "Without Chairman Kim Jong Un’s support, President Vladimir Putin wouldn’t really be able to prosecute his war in Ukraine," said Hugh Griffiths, a former UN sanctions monitor.

The White House has warned that Russia is likely repaying Pyongyang with missile and nuclear technology—a dangerous exchange that could accelerate Kim’s ambitions. "Russia is almost certainly transferring missile technology to Pyongyang," said U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli

North Korean troops thrown into the meat grinder​

Perhaps the most shocking revelation is the deployment of North Korean soldiers, many of whom believed they were only going to Russia for training. According to Ukrainian intelligence interrogations of captured troops, these men were given Russian uniforms, weapons, and false military IDs, then sent directly into combat against Ukraine’s entrenched defenses. Ukrainian commander Oleh Shyriaiev confirmed: "Koreans are used as assault troops."

The casualties have been devastating. By early 2025, an estimated 4,000 North Korean soldiers had been killed or wounded, with reinforcements continuously sent to replace losses. Yet Pyongyang’s leadership shows no remorse, leveraging its people as disposable pawns in exchange for Moscow’s military secrets

A dangerous alliance that threatens the free world​

The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea has far-reaching consequences. Beyond Ukraine, analysts warn that Pyongyang is gaining real combat experience, testing missiles in battle, and refining artillery tactics that could be used against Seoul. Meanwhile, Russia’s willingness to share advanced military technology risks supercharging North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) warned that the growing alignment of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran should "be of great concern to all in the West." With Beijing supplying Russian defense industries and Tehran providing deadly drones, the war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for authoritarian powers seeking to undermine Western dominance.

North Korea’s massive military aid to Russia proves that the war in Ukraine is no longer just Europe’s problem; it is a global crisis. The U.S. and its allies must recognize that every shell Pyongyang sends to Moscow makes future conflicts in Asia more deadly. If Washington fails to act decisively, the lessons Kim Jong Un learns today could be used against American troops tomorrow.

Sources for this article include:
Reuters.com

APNews.com

Newsweek.com
 
How North Korea’s massive military aid is keeping Putin’s war machine running
04/16/2025
  • North Korea has shipped millions of artillery shells and sent thousands of troops to Russia, significantly aiding its war in Ukraine.

  • Many North Korean soldiers were deceived into fighting, suffering heavy casualties while being used as expendable assault troops.

  • Russia is likely repaying North Korea with missile and nuclear technology, escalating global security threats.

  • The partnership forms a dangerous alliance with China and Iran, undermining Western interests and regional stability.

  • Experts warn Kim Jong Un is gaining combat experience and tech that could target South Korea, Japan, and U.S. forces
For decades, North Korea has been a pariah state, isolated by sanctions and condemned for its brutal dictatorship. But new investigations reveal Pyongyang has now become a critical lifeline for Russia’s war in Ukraine—shipping millions of artillery shells, ballistic missiles, and even troops to the frontlines while deceiving its own soldiers into believing they were merely on training exercises.

According to a Reuters investigation, North Korea has supplied between 4.2 and 5.8 million artillery shells—enough to account for up to 70% of Russia’s frontline ammunition—and dispatched as many as 14,000 troops, many of whom were misled about their mission. Intercepted radio communications, satellite imagery, and Ukrainian intelligence confirm Pyongyang's deep commitment to aiding Moscow, reshaping the battlefield and prolonging a war that has already claimed hundreds of thousands of lives.

The alarming military partnership underscores a growing "axis of evil" between Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran, threatening global security and American interests in both Europe and the Indo-Pacific. Worse still, U.S. officials warn that Kim Jong Un is exploiting this war to test weapons, refine battlefield tactics, and extract critical military technology—knowledge that could soon be turned against South Korea, Japan, and American forces in the region

Pyongyang’s artillery floodgates open​

The scale of North Korea’s munitions transfers to Russia is staggering. The Open Source Centre (OSC), a UK-based research group, tracked 64 shipments between August 2023 and March 2025, featuring 15,800 containers filled with artillery and rocket systems. These supplies, carried by sanctioned Russian cargo ships like the Angara and Lady R, traveled from North Korea’s Rajin port to Russian depots near Ukraine’s border.

Ukrainian intelligence estimates that North Korean shells accounted for 70% of Russia’s artillery usage at times, allowing Moscow to sustain relentless bombardments despite Western sanctions on Russian arms production. "Without Chairman Kim Jong Un’s support, President Vladimir Putin wouldn’t really be able to prosecute his war in Ukraine," said Hugh Griffiths, a former UN sanctions monitor.

The White House has warned that Russia is likely repaying Pyongyang with missile and nuclear technology—a dangerous exchange that could accelerate Kim’s ambitions. "Russia is almost certainly transferring missile technology to Pyongyang," said U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli

North Korean troops thrown into the meat grinder​

Perhaps the most shocking revelation is the deployment of North Korean soldiers, many of whom believed they were only going to Russia for training. According to Ukrainian intelligence interrogations of captured troops, these men were given Russian uniforms, weapons, and false military IDs, then sent directly into combat against Ukraine’s entrenched defenses. Ukrainian commander Oleh Shyriaiev confirmed: "Koreans are used as assault troops."

The casualties have been devastating. By early 2025, an estimated 4,000 North Korean soldiers had been killed or wounded, with reinforcements continuously sent to replace losses. Yet Pyongyang’s leadership shows no remorse, leveraging its people as disposable pawns in exchange for Moscow’s military secrets

A dangerous alliance that threatens the free world​

The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea has far-reaching consequences. Beyond Ukraine, analysts warn that Pyongyang is gaining real combat experience, testing missiles in battle, and refining artillery tactics that could be used against Seoul. Meanwhile, Russia’s willingness to share advanced military technology risks supercharging North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.

Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) warned that the growing alignment of Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran should "be of great concern to all in the West." With Beijing supplying Russian defense industries and Tehran providing deadly drones, the war in Ukraine has become a testing ground for authoritarian powers seeking to undermine Western dominance.

North Korea’s massive military aid to Russia proves that the war in Ukraine is no longer just Europe’s problem; it is a global crisis. The U.S. and its allies must recognize that every shell Pyongyang sends to Moscow makes future conflicts in Asia more deadly. If Washington fails to act decisively, the lessons Kim Jong Un learns today could be used against American troops tomorrow.

Sources for this article include:
Reuters.com

APNews.com

Newsweek.com
I'm not sure if there were any active North Korean troops participating in the SMO at all.🤔
 
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