What a North Korean Troop Surge Would Mean for the Ukraine War The news that North Korea is preparing to send tens of thousands more troops to Russia has sent shockwaves through the international community, raising concerns about a potential game changer in the conflict ridden region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claims that Pyongyang is planning to deploy between 30,000 and 50,000 troops, including infantry, engineers, construction workers, and female medical personnel, have sparked fears of an escalation in violence.
A North Korean troop surge could provide a much needed boost to Moscow's war effort.