When this fall North Korean troops have begun arriving in Russia, some Western officials believed that this was a sign that the Kremlin is desperate for more soldiers.
This was reported by URA-Inform, citing The New York Times.
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However, American intelligence agencies have now concluded that the deployment was North Korea's idea, not Russia's, although President Vladimir Putin quickly backed it, American officials say.
Ukraine and the West assess , North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent at least 10,000 troops to Russia. The North Koreans have largely teamed up with Russian units that are waging a counteroffensive against a contingent of Ukrainian soldiers that has held territory in Russia's Kursk region since the summer.
Officials The US does not believe Kim Jong-un has received anything in return. But they say he appears to hope that Russia will repay the favor in the future, offering support in diplomatic battles, crisis assistance and technology. According to American and Ukrainian officials, North Korean troops have already entered the battle in full force, and some of them have been killed.
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