Biden: Ukraine Should Attack North Korean Troops if They Enter Its Territory

Biden: Ukraine Should Attack North Korean Troops if They Enter Its Territory
Above: US Pres. Joe Biden delivers remarks on Oct. 29, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Image copyright: Anna Rose Layden/Stringer/Getty Images News via Getty Images

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Establishment-critical narrative

Even if these unsubstantiated claims were true, the deployment of North Korean troops to aid Russia would conform to international norms. Regardless, there is no concrete evidence of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. The focus should remain on diplomatic solutions and de-escalation rather than fueling further tensions based on unverified reports.

Pro-establishment narrative

North Korea's deployment of troops in Russia's war against Ukraine signifies a dangerous new level of alliance among authoritarian states. Moscow seeks to bolster its struggling forces while giving Pyongyang valuable combat experience against Western military techniques. This deepening collaboration between Russia and North Korea, as well as with China and Iran, poses an increasingly cohesive threat that extends far beyond Ukraine.

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