Is The ‘Capture’ Of Two North Korean Soldiers A Turning Point In Russia Ukraine War? | Crux Decode

Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that the soldiers, who were wounded, received medical care under the Geneva Convention and were transported to Kyiv for interrogation. The Ukrainian government highlighted the unprecedented nature of capturing foreign soldiers in the conflict, with potential leverage to pressure Russia through China. Reports suggest approximately 11,000 North Korean troops have been deployed, providing Russia with manpower while allowing North Korea to gain combat experience and financial benefits. Analysts view this as part of a growing Russia-China-North Korea-Iran alliance countering NATO and Western democracies. The situation raises concerns about the implications of state-sponsored foreign troops in modern conflicts. n18oc_world n18oc_crux