What North Korean Involvement Could Mean for the Russia–Ukraine War

The U.S. government has assessed that as many as 3,000 North Korean troops have arrived in Russia in recent weeks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upon his arrival at an airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this image released by the Korean Central News Agency on June 19, 2024. KCNA via Reuters

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The foreign policy community is watching closely for signs that North Korean forces have joined the fighting in Ukraine, following the U.S. government’s announcement that it has seen signs that Pyongyang has sent troops to Russia.