I gave an interview to South Korea’s KBS, stressing North Korea’s official role in this war. It’s not just weapons or workers in Russian factories—North Korean soldiers are in Kursk, our occupied territories, preparing to fight Ukraine. This is a war of two countries against one.

Beyond the perceived prestige and propaganda value, it is unclear why Pyongyang would benefit from investment in larger warships. #MilitaryBalance analysis by Joseph Dempsey. Find out more. go.iiss.org/40qnynG

UK Defence Intelligence assess there are now around 10,000 North Korean 'combat troops' in Russia 🇰🇵🇷🇺

Nampo Shipyard produces several different types of commercial vessels, however, the concealment effort suggests this is a secretive project. #MilitaryBalance analysis by Joseph Dempsey. Find out more. go.iiss.org/40qnynG

Our first glimpse inside the apparent wing root weapons bay of Russia's Su-57, courtesy of pre-production airframe '057' arriving at Zhuhai airshow

North Korea origin M-1989 Koksan 170mm SPGs observed in transit through Krasnoyarsk, Russia 🇷🇺🇰🇵

🗣️ “We’re going to see an awful lot of casualties potentially on the North Korean side.” On #Sitrep with Kate Gerbeau and Michael Clarke, Joseph Dempsey discusses the effectiveness of the North Korean soldiers being sent to Ukraine. 🎧 brnw.ch/21wOEWu

'It is likely that about 11,000 North Korean troops have moved into Russia's Kursk region' 'There is no evidence that more North Korean troops are entering Russia, but that could change' defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

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