Imagine North Korea sending troops to help Russia fight in Ukraine. Sounds crazy, right? Well, it's happening. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui just visited Moscow to talk strategy with their counterpart, Sergey Lavrov. Why is this a big deal? Because Western countries think thousands of North Korean troops are training in Russia, ready to join the fight.

This war has had many twists, but North Korean troops on the battlefield is new. South Korean intelligence first spotted them last month, and now it's a hot topic at NATO, the UN, and even in Washington. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says these troops could be in combat soon.

Why now? Russia might need the help. Both sides are losing soldiers and struggling to find new recruits. North Korea has been sending Russia weapons, so sending troops makes sense. Some experts think this shows Russia is struggling. Others say it's a test of Ukraine's allies.

Will this make things worse? Maybe. Russia says NATO's help for Ukraine is no different. But both sides have been careful not to start a war between Russia and NATO. North Korea's foreign minister just said they'll support Russia until they win, calling it a "holy war. "

What about China? They support Russia but don't want Russia to get too cozy with North Korea. They worry it could lead to more US troops in the region.

How does North Korea benefit? They signed a deal with Russia in June. They might get food, money, or even missile technology in return.

How does the US election play into this? It's a tense time. A new president could change things. But the US has always said they're ready, no matter what.

North Korean Troops: A New Twist in the Ukraine War

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