Putin isn't too worried about the 10 miles of land the Ukrainians are barely holding. While these forces are occupied there, they aren't available to reinforce Ukraine's forces elsewhere, which is why Russia is making moves and breaking Ukrainian lines elsewhere.
This is more likely a response to the breakthrough in western Ukraine via Moldova. But gotta keep the moral up by reinforcing this idea that a small group of Ukrainians are going to make a difference in Kursk.
He is not importing North Koreans though. They are there as a way of gaining experience in supply roles, most likely for the upcoming offensive in Taiwan alongside China.
Another way to look at is Putin making sure Nkorea has some skin in the game if it wants to be a trade partner. We use allies and proxies all the time. It's no different.
As for interest rates, you assume that Russia and China are still playing by Western rules. Sun Tzu.
You think 47 western countries are the target buyers for Russia's exports? No, it's the other 148 2nd and 3rd world countries that require all the things that Russia produces in spades. Food-Fuel-Fertalizer.
Putin isn't too worried about the 10 miles of land the Ukrainians are barely holding. While these forces are occupied there, they aren't available to reinforce Ukraine's forces elsewhere, which is why Russia is making moves and breaking Ukrainian lines elsewhere.
This is more likely a response to the breakthrough in western Ukraine via Moldova. But gotta keep the moral up by reinforcing this idea that a small group of Ukrainians are going to make a difference in Kursk.
Be wary of where your information is coming from.
Putin's actions belie this.
Putin wouldn't have to be importing North Koreans if all was going well.
Russia just raised its interest rates to 21% because the economy is having problems.
Putin is throwing what he can at this problem.
He is not importing North Koreans though. They are there as a way of gaining experience in supply roles, most likely for the upcoming offensive in Taiwan alongside China.
This guy did a very good breakdown as to why the Russians are crushing Ukraine and the west in the attrition war. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QRRZuKuhLo
Worthy link, thanks!
I'm sorry, but this guy compared the conflict to WWII and I couldn't get pass that. It's too silly.
The very moment someone uses an analogy I don't like I quit talking to them.
you sound like a redditor.
Nowhere does he compare this conflict to WW2.
Another way to look at is Putin making sure Nkorea has some skin in the game if it wants to be a trade partner. We use allies and proxies all the time. It's no different.
As for interest rates, you assume that Russia and China are still playing by Western rules. Sun Tzu.
You think 47 western countries are the target buyers for Russia's exports? No, it's the other 148 2nd and 3rd world countries that require all the things that Russia produces in spades. Food-Fuel-Fertalizer.
There are reports of more NK soldiers on the way. So you might be right.
I'm not sure what you are getting at here. My point is this war has already been very expensive for Russia.
Do you think if Putin saw this cost ahead, he would still make the decision to invade?