Putin may be trying to lower expectations around a major assault as Russia looks unlikely to make significant progress, experts say
Business InsiderAPR 2023
In its desire to intervene militarily across the globe, the US has not only stretched itself thin but also pushed its opponents toward cooperation with Moscow. Throughout the Cold War and up until this moment, the West had no reason to fear Russian involvement with the likes of North Korea or Iran, but now that it's ineffectively funded Ukraine while antagonizing Tehran in the Middle East, other nations have the opportunity to lessen Washington's influence and redefine the global order.
With reports of over 1K containers shipped from North Korea to Russia having been confirmed, the world should be on extremely high alert. Kim Jong Un's regime, which has launched over 100 missile tests since last year, is likely working with Moscow to obtain sophisticated technology, including spy satellites. As he wreaks havoc on the free society of Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has now potentially offered to help Pyongyang do the same to his neighboring democracies. The West must bolster its military preparedness more than ever before.