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Ukraine-North Korea Clashes; Russia's Gains in Ukraine

First confirmed clash between Ukrainian and North Korean forces; Russia's advances in Ukraine; impact of North Korean troop deployment; shift in Euro-Asian security relations.

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Rustem UmerovAndrii KovalenkoAndrii YermakIvan Fedorov

What is the significance of the participation of North Korean troops in the conflict?: The involvement of North Korean troops marks a significant shift in the security relationship between Europe and Asia, with troops from East Asia actively participating in a European conflict for the first time in generations.
How does the involvement of North Korean troops affect the situation on the ground in Ukraine?: The deployment of North Korean troops adds to Ukraine's worsening battlefield situation, as Russian forces have made significant advances recently, particularly in the Donetsk region.
What is the first official report about the conflict between Ukrainian and North Korean forces?: Ukraine's defense minister confirmed the first engagement between Ukrainian and North Korean troops, stating that Ukrainian artillery struck North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region of Russia.
What was the expectation of Western governments regarding the deployment of North Korean troops?: Western governments anticipated the deployment of North Korean troops to the Kursk region, where a Ukrainian incursion represents the first occupation of Russian territory since WWII.
What is the current state of the conflict on the battlefield, and what are the tactics employed by both sides?: Russia has taken the initiative on the battlefield over the past year, and continues to carry out long-range airstrikes against civilian areas in Ukraine, as evidenced by a recent attack on Zaporizhzhia.

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