By John Q. Hosedrinker 
The first anniversary of the North Korea-Russia strategic partnership reveals a concerning level of military cooperation, with North Korea supplying Russia with millions of artillery rounds and ballistic missiles to support its efforts in Ukraine. Kim Jong-un’s strategic aims involve weakening international sanctions and modernizing North Korea’s military with access to new technologies. This alliance has implications for regional security, particularly for South Korea, as North Korean troops may soon become directly involved in the conflict. The partnership also highlights Russia’s geopolitical isolation and desperation, prompting the need for international diplomatic efforts to curb this alliance and mitigate its destabilizing impact.
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North Korea Floods Russia with 14,000 Troops and 9 Million Rounds of Artillery in Shocking War Partnership.
The unfolding situation in Ukraine is increasingly resembling a modern-day Spanish Civil War, where various global players are entering the fray, ostensibly for training and to test out new weapons in a real-world conflict. When you consider the escalating involvement, it raises questions about the true nature of alliances and the desperate measures being employed. Is it shocking that North Korea is now sending troops and massive amounts of artillery to support Russia? Perhaps not. It seems this isn’t a complete surprise given the existing dynamic.
The idea of the Russian military relying on North Korean support is almost embarrassing. The thought of Russian troops having to be bailed out by North Korea suggests weakness, or a lack of the will to fight the war on their own terms. The sheer volume of artillery shells – a staggering 9 million rounds – is eye-opening, particularly when compared to the total amount of support the West has provided to Ukraine so far. This quantity raises significant questions about the global supply chain and production capabilities of those involved.
While 14,000 troops might seem like a significant number, it’s important to remember the realities of modern warfare. In the context of the war in Ukraine, this is likely just a limited influx. One wonders if Ukraine might consider retaliatory actions. The situation highlights Russia’s desperation.
The current global dynamic necessitates a serious awakening to the fact that a de facto World War Three is already underway. While it’s hard to predict how to address the issues, the spread of worldwide fascism must be stopped. What’s truly startling is the apparent lack of outrage from Europe and the United States regarding an army from a distant continent invading a European nation. If North Korea can send troops to Ukraine, why isn’t Europe taking more decisive action to assist Ukraine? The situation demands a stronger response, as this is happening on Europe’s doorstep.
The European Union’s perceived inaction raises concerns. The West seems to have shown it can’t fight a war of attrition effectively. The focus should not only be on providing support but also on addressing the root causes of the conflict and the various players’ involvement. It’s a matter of urgency.
The fact that North Korea, a country known for its problematic human rights record and support for genocide, is involved, should not come as a surprise. The question is how the world will respond, and what action can be taken to counter this partnership.
The hope is that Ukraine can find a way to target the supply lines used to transfer the 9 million shells before they can be used on the battlefield. It seems like a significant escalation to have to deploy NATO troops on the ground, right? The fact is that Europe needs to step up and use its resources to produce more drones per year to eliminate all of the assets.
It’s easy to see the lack of resources as a problem, but the EU has failed to realize the threat and do something about it. Russia’s allies like North Korea and China, are better at supporting the war efforts for the Russians.
The involvement of North Korea in supporting Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine is not shocking. It’s a predictable outcome, given the alliances and power dynamics at play. The continued deployment of North Korean troops will likely draw in a Western nation to provide air support.
This is a time where a Lilliputian war has begun. The USA is withholding supplies and Europe is sitting on its hands. The fact that North Korea seems to be a more reliable ally to Russia than the US or EU has been to Ukraine is something that is important to consider. What does that say about the international stage and how relationships are changing?