Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning a covert troop mobilization alongside the deployment of North Korean forces to support Russian operations in Ukraine. This cooperation marks an escalation between Russia and North Korea, transitioning from material support to sending military personnel directly into combat roles. These movements suggest an increased likelihood that Russian forces will attempt to advance toward strategic areas like Sloviansk by the end of 2026. Analysts observe a broader geopolitical alignment between Moscow and Pyongyang, with potential implications for inter-Korean relations.
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