putin virtually recognized the involvement of the DPRK military in the war
While not directly confirming the presence of North Korean soldiers in russia, the russian leader suggested that any images supporting this claim “reflect something.”
▪️putin’s statement, made during the BRICS summit, contradicts his own rhetoric about a “readiness for negotiations” and goes against the positions of China and other member countries, which have emphasized the need to avoid further escalation and the involvement of third parties in the conflict.
Additionally, putin reiterated standard russian propaganda clichés, such as claims of a “coup d’état in Ukraine,” “NATO expansion,” and “deception of russia by the West,” which the kremlin uses to justify its aggressive war against Ukraine. He also accused Ukraine of rejecting peace and negotiations.
‼️ putin’s statements highlight that the kremlin’s only “diplomatic tools” are blackmail and intimidation. He understands only the language of force and is attempting to coerce Ukraine into capitulation by threatening further escalation and the expansion of the conflict to other nations.
As the kremlin’s nuclear threats have proven ineffective, it now seeks to intimidate the world by suggesting a prolonged war with support from North Korea.
