The statements of US Admiral Samuel Paparo reveal the increasing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. According to the allegations, North Korea will send troops to Russia for the war in Ukraine, while Russia will supply MiG-29 and Su-27 fighter jets to North Korea. This development shows the strengthening of the strategic alliance between the two countries and the change in global security balances.
North Korea's Military Support
- Troop Dispatch: It is stated that North Korea sent troops to Russia without any request. It was stated that these soldiers were deployed to frontline areas even though they were not involved in active conflict.
- Equipment Support: According to South Korea's National Intelligence Service, North Korea has been found to have sent more than 13 containers of artillery ammunition, ballistic missiles and anti-tank missiles to Russia.
Russia's Warplane Procurement
Russia is on the agenda to provide ballistic missile technologies and other military systems to North Korea, in addition to MiG-29 and Su-27 aircraft. However, it is suggested that Russia may not be able to fully meet these demands due to its war burden in Ukraine.
Alliance Between Two Countries
North Korea's alleged shipment of military equipment and special forces to Russia is a sign of strengthening ties between the two countries. South Korean sources have said that North Korea has sent 1.500 special forces soldiers to Russia and that these soldiers may be deployed on the Ukrainian front.
Zelensky's Warnings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that North Korea's 10.000 soldiers were preparing to fight against Ukraine, posing an immediate threat.
These developments may increase the global impact of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea and lead to new tensions in regional and international balances.
