50K Russian and North Korean Troops Prepare to Mount Offensive in Russia's Kursk Region
The Facts
Russia has amassed some 50K troops, including at least 10K North Korean soldiers that recently arrived in the country, in an effort to dislodge Ukraine's forces from Russia's Kursk region.
It comes as state media in both Russia and North Korea reported that respective leaders, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un, have in recent days both signed into law a mutual-defense treaty that vows to defend one another in the case of attack.
The Spin
By fighting these 50K troops on Russian territory, Ukrainian soldiers are keeping these forces away from the frontlines in Ukraine. The country is thankful to its warriors for helping keep the country safe.
With the assistance of North Korea, Russia has been able to leverage 50K troops in Kursk without sacrificing its presence in eastern Ukraine, making US officials pessimistic about Ukraine's long-term prospects. These are dangerous times for Ukraine and it might be wise to start considering peace talks.
