Experts warn that North Korean troops could join the invasion of Ukraine under a new pact with Russia, strengthening the Kremlin's hand in the conflict. The pact includes mutual support in case of aggression against either country.
Key Points
New defense pact between North Korea and Russia
Potential deployment of North Korean troops to Ukraine
Mutual obligation to support each other in conflicts
Pros
Strengthening Russia's front-line forces in the conflict
Adding significant numbers to the military presence
Cons
Potential increase in casualties due to the quantity-over-quality approach
Escalation of conflict and involvement of more countries