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50K Russian, North Korean Troops Prepare to Mount Offensive in Kursk Region
50K Russian, North Korean Troops Prepare to Mount Offensive in Kursk Region
Above: A Ukrainian tank in Russia's Kursk region on Sept. 16, 2024. Image copyright: Oleg Palchyk/Global Images Ukraine/Contributor via Getty Images
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 their 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 an attack.
After launching a surprise invasion of the lightly defended Russian border region in August, Ukrainian forces captured vast swaths of territory with virtually no resistance. Soon after, Ukrainian Pres. Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the territory captured could be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations.
The Spin
By fighting these 50K troops on Russian territory, Ukrainian soldiers are keeping enemy forces from the frontlines in Ukraine. The nation is thankful to those serving 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.