The troops could boost Russia’s depleted forces, but North Korea’s vast army has not seen major combat since the Korean War, and most do not speak Russian.

Summary

North Korea has deployed over 10,000 troops to Russia, marking its first major combat involvement since the Korean War, in support of Moscow’s efforts in Ukraine.

While this strengthens ties between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin, analysts doubt the troops’ effectiveness due to inexperience, language barriers, and cultural isolation.

Their presence could prolong the war but likely won’t deliver a strategic advantage. Critics warn the deployment risks defections and further strains battlefield cohesion.

Despite doubts, the alliance signals deepening North Korea-Russia cooperation amid global concerns.

  • Saik0English
    2•1 month ago

    Remember when russia had a star gate and then the US broke theirs so they had to use the russian one? Ah yes.

    SGC had the BC-304 at that point. They could have just grabbed a gate and DHD from any uninhabited planet.

    It’s actually a major plot flaw that Russia was given anything at all since there was no DHD at that point (and thus any DHD obtained would have overridden any other gate on the planet). Russia had no pull, other than jumping the gun and telling the public at large.

    God… Why do I know all of this so readily?

    • @werefreeatlastEnglish
      1•1 month ago

      You’re not alone. Just call 1800SG10000 they will…oh who an I kidding! Yeah you’re alone. Man I had to vaguely remember anything about the russian star gate thing. I didn’t even remember it had that dhd thing missing. You better forget enough. You’re on your own buddy!