Silicon Bites #57 - North Korea is Now Deeply Committed to Enabling Russian Victory against Ukraine.

Edition No57 | 16-10-2024 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused North Korea of sending military personnel to Russia. And judging by the media coverage, this is not seen as a big deal. It may be worth spelling that out. Iranian drones batter Ukrainian cities, killing civilians daily. Approximately half the three million artillery shells Russia uses annually come from North Korea. And now North Korea is sending its own troops to invade European territory. This is not hyperbole, or clickbait. North Korea is literally involved in the invasion of a sovereign European democracy, involved in the slaughter of innocent European civilians, and apparently neither the media nor our esteemed leaders seem to give a rat’s arse about it. Is this the moment where history will judge that Western democracy faltered and failed?
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Russia has said it signed a treaty with North Korea that provides “strategic cooperation” in all areas. Further it adds for the avoidance of doubt, that the deal with North Korea is ‘unambiguous’. The treaty includes a mutual assistance clause, in which each side committed to help resist external aggression. That’s an interesting commitment, when Russia is struggling to retake its own territories in the Kursk oblast.
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[@tedduncan3038]

It really is baffling as to why the invasion of Ukraine by North Korea has not brought more attention from our so-called 'leaders'. I say this as a citizen of the United States and include our leadership as shockingly mute regarding this incredible news.

[@richardletaw4068]

Spoken as another U.S. citizen: Brain-damaged puppets of a “leader” now in his third term-and deeply committed to the destruction of the United States.

[@powervr]

trump even likes the fat missile dude... he said it.

[@richardletaw4068]

@@powervr Doesn’t mean he liked what DOES-nor would Rocket Man BE doing it if Trump were in power. It is only happening now because of the two brain-dead inhabitants of the White House.

[@grilledchees3]

@@powervr In love with him even.

[@VoltageLP]

So called "Ukraine" is historically a north korean territory

[@Atlas_21]

The West has forgotten to draw some red lines themselves.

[@everettputerbaugh3996]

The west actually drew all the existing red lines.

[@RobertoEarnywho]

how so?

[@icu17siberia]

First, Europe needs to declare itself without code words like "the west". then it needs to acknowledge reality and clarify for it's citizens

[@polaris3565]

Cause they are cowards and can't win anything without a gang of vultures around them

[@AS-np3yq]

@icu17siberia "Europe" is not a political entity, and the EU is also not one.. EU is only a fat bureaucratic moloch destroying the european nation states. And flooding them with regulations, immigrants, and autoracism.

[@robertsmuggles6871]

This is why I support Johnathan's channel. The silence of the elites over this war is deafening.

[@trevorroberts9584]

When Iran first started sending Shaheed drones to Russia, I remember reading about Iranian Revolutionary Guards being sent to fire them, I'm sure that I read that they were deployed to Crimea. So Iran has also invaded sovereign Ukranian territory with armed men to support Russia. Now North Korea has done the same.

[@ninjanik2095]

So basically, "you remember reading" and "Im sure that I read" means "Iran has also invaded"..........Not really a person who uses facts and technicality....lol

[@trevorroberts9584]

@ninjanik2095 Actually, I have been checking. Iran DID deploy revolutionary guards to internationally recognised Ukranian territory to help Russia launch Shaheeds against Ukranian civilian targets. That makes Iran part of the invasion, and it also means that the members of the Iranian government who ordered this war are war criminals. Ukraine killed at least ten Iranian Revolutionary Guards on Ukranian territory.

[@arickfakhar1717]

​@@ninjanik2095they didn't put their words to good use lol. But it is a fact that the IRG were and still are in Ukraine. They just aren't in active combat roles like NKs are.

[@WillFinch-k4j]

@@ninjanik2095And, oh great wise One, how do you find information about the world? Are you onsite videoing and confirming the events in person?

[@roylidstone3678]

Western democracy abd our weak leaders have failed since the beginning of this war , in fact failed since 2014 :(

[@geofflepper3207]

Maybe failed well before that when Russia invaded and occupied Chechnya and invaded and occupied part of Moldova.

[@ninjanik2095]

Trump is known to be a weak leader easily manipulated by dictators.

[@nicolascopece7530]

@@geofflepper3207 and Georgia in 2008 - Then, not satisfied with this, Russia has also leveled Syria. Russia, with Putin, is a nation permanently at war

[@markb8468]

....since 2008

[@roylidstone3678]

@@markb8468 fair point

[@eberg21955]

Now it will be ok for France an Britain to send troops to help in Ukraine

[@Frank-Thoresen]

It seems like the political struggles in USA, Germany, UK and France are more serious for them than Ukraine is. Western politicians haven't been foresighted since the last cold war ended.

[@StangerStrange]

The weird thing about that though is there would be more "outrage" about it. Which is a fucked up state of affairs.

[@VoltageLP]

how so?

[@alejandrocantu4652]

Can the UK afford to send troops? "The British Army is currently the smallest it's been in over 200 years. Some critics say that the British armed forces are underfunded, under-equipped, and facing a recruitment crisis." Wikipedia

[@eberg21955]

@@VoltageLP Ice has been broken, if Russia can use outside troops so can Ukraine

[@ScienceTalkwithJimMassa]

Jonathan - about the Afghanistan exit. Trump set up the conditions where the exit was difficult. Trump released many Afghan terrorists (who then attacked as the US was trying to withdraw). Trump also closed all but ONE US air base. This was what Biden was dealing with. So, if you want to know why that was "botched", it's due to trump's appeasing of autocrats and his incompetence.

[@georgek1234]

Sad but true facts indeed... how anyone can think Trump is good or smart is beyond comprehension. There's an excellent NPR interview with Bob Woodward... Bob sums up Trump very well. I can only pray that our neighbours to the south come to their senses within the next few weeks... from Ontario, Canada, Slava Ukraïni.

[@jamesmathews5352]

Let's be honest. the Afghanistan exit would have been "botched" no matter whose watch it happened under. I'm not a fan of Biden, but at least he had the balls to make that call. And America is better off for it.

[@AS-np3yq]

Trump was making a deal and was not finished yet. Biden just rushed it.

[@superclaymaster]

@@AS-np3yqmaybe a concept of a deal

[@RevShifty]

@@AS-np3yq Bullshit. He made a "perfect deal" with the Taliban, *not* the Afghani government, more than a year before the actual release. Also at least *9 months* before the damned election. Quit selling fairytales. The man is just an idiot.

[@FransWentholt]

💙💙💙, please vote!

[@user-xx3zy9pn9b]

You articulated the thoughts I've been having recently so well. So few words left for how many lines can be crossed and no response from Europe/US

[@garywalls5181]

If Russia can import foreign fighters so can Ukraine!

[@markfletcher4605]

Thank you for covering this. Russian's agression towards Ukraine has pointed out that the United Nations, North Atlantic Treaty Council, European Union, etc. are all somewhat toothless when it comes down to it. It is really high time to reform the United Nations.

[@watchnascar4717]

Any attempt to reform the UN would be vetoed by either democracies or Authoritarian government if the changes were not favored by their own.

[@supaquickgpr]

They are not toothless, they just choose to do nothing

[@terryhand]

The United Nations will always be toothless by definition because of its composition. As for NATO, before the Russian Invasion in 2022 many people in the West in positions of power were living in a Fukuyama fantasyland, questioning if NATO had a purpose anymore. Even the Russian invasion in 2014 didn't shake them out of their comfortable belief in a peaceful Europe. Now we know how wrong they were. In the past the role of leadership of NATO has been taken up by the United States because it was in their interest. That may no longer be the case, particularly if Trump wins. It is not a good situation.

[@Hans-WalterThun-np3yz]

Thank you for your clear words, Jonathan!

[@ddleupriandboast]

Starting to think our politicians are having all their strews loose.

[@felipearbustopotd]

Strews.... scatter or spread (things) untidily over a surface or area? scatter spread disperse distribute litter toss sprinkle sow 🤔

[@huguesjosserand]

I really don't think so. I think they see Russia has put it's paw in a bear trap, and are happy to see its friend join him to bleed in the trap. For NATO, it is really cheap both in terms of money and blood to degrade their militaries and put internal pressure on their regimes .

[@hans-ulrichfischer963]

hope entire world, especially all politician in the west - are listening your words

[@OliverBootle1]

It's appalling.

[@andrewwarren4206]

A rat's arse... not a lot then! Thanks as always. Wake up, politicians .

[@Turinnn1]

Allied troop deployment is ok? Let's ggooooo!

[@drogna3905]

Well must be. Russia's allies are helping them. So....

[@watchnascar4717]

Macron, pres of France was willing back iJuly

[@EEX97623]

It’s time, but who announces first?

[@drogna3905]

@EEX97623 good question. The West are cowards where Putrid is concerned.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

So for Britain it will yet again be August 4, 1914 and September 3, 1939

[@VorbildRoß]

From my heart, I pray for Ukraine and its future and citizens.

[@jojojojo2529]

Thank You, SC

[@andrewk4319]

Best review of Ukrainian related news ever

[@reinhardsterlika4480]

Slava Ukraini Jonathan!

[@nixofortune]

democracy erode into bureaucracy and so is our leaders.

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

It's the worst form of government...except for every other form of government.

[@20chocsaday]

Google is reported to want more authoritarian government in Britain.

[@robveenenberg7053]

It is now allowed that Western European countries also can send troops to Ukraine, BUT they will not send a single soldier, because they all don;t want to bve involved too much...

[@NadNorgaard]

That's the sure way to eventually get involved totally - when we are attacked

[@johnnytampocao7671]

Yeah, their reasoning is a STUPID escalation. How can Putin do all these violations of every laws by Russia. I can’t imagine a North Korean soldier invades one of European country and NATO don’t find this intimidating.

[@powervr]

they will eventually get into this war... because putin will not stop.

[@huanghermann5207]

@@NadNorgaard why do Russians want to attack and conquer EU?

[@20chocsaday]

The Russian poisoners sent into Britain are still at large.

[@LorenHoltzer8thRgt3SPD1stLRS]

Сумна правда полягає в тому, що наші так звані союзники слабкі, нерішучі та певною мірою некомпетентні, щоб впоратися з цією світовою проблемою тут, в Україні! Молімося за справжню підтримку, незважаючи на те, що ми переможемо наших ворогів і смерть усім без винятку окупантам!!

[@suethompson1736]

May God bless all Ukranians, volenteers & supporters. May His Angels minister to all in need.

[@shermoore1693]

Unfortunately, your allies are frightened, dithering and blind to what is really happening. I'm ashamed of my country. Slava Ukraini!

[@buddyrojek9417]

Україна понад усе слава нації смерть російській федерації

[@marisabenson1222]

Australia is sending Abram's to Ukraine

[@WhiteGoldtube]

Unfortunately VERY old ones. Air power is needed to dominate the sky.

[@Average-AL]

Old and not going to be in operation until next autumn sadly.

[@robhill6624]

Old ass ones😂😂😂

[@American-In-Mykolaiv]

Thank you, Jonathon, for saying out loud what the majority of people with more than two brain cells think. This declaration of war against a European democracy cannot be accepted with the typical shoulder shrugs and claims of "concern." Slava Ukraini!

[@anastasiaserwaczek204]

"Have gun will travel" seems to be safe foreign policy of N Korea's Kim Il Jung. Mercenaries for hire. Just what the world needs..

[@EEX97623]

Bit of a stretch to call them mercenaries as they’re the official national military and with zero real world experience. They’re just teams of cannon fodder and defectors to pad out the shortfall from russia.

[@RevShifty]

I mean, sure. But they're North Korean, so their entire required years of military service is pretty much just a really extended mid-range LARP. They're about as unthreatening as a military that technically has over a million soldiers and massive stockpiles of artillery could ever be.

[@whowhy9023]

It’s the Axis of evil.

[@moggadah]

The Axis of petty men

[@moggadah]

The "relentless genocidal aggressor" seems to have a hard time convincing it's citizens joining the war, it has to find more deeply indoctrinated citizens somewhere else (N Korea). I think this might actually be quite telling.

[@ThreeBeingOne]

Eventually Ukraine will say , look we owe you lots money. Maybe Putin will pay you back once we lose this war. Suddenly we will find the resolve.

[@exXwULrFni]

Maybe that’s the reason why the West is giving Ukraine only a small amount of weapons and money, forcing it to fight with "one hand tied", forbidding it from striking deep into Russia, because it simply wants to buy time, to delay time before the Third World War begins.

[@The_Savage_Wombat]

Brilliant!

[@20chocsaday]

I don't think Ukraine will have the money. We can talk about a few wealthy people but there will not be enough cash.

[@20chocsaday]

I don't think Ukraine will have the money. We can talk about a few wealthy people but there will not be enough cash.

[@chrisrosenkreuz23]

Can we really blame these dictators for thinking us a bunch a schmucks??

[@peterhumphrys]

So i am not the only one noticing the non reaction of Europe to a north Korean invasion of Europe! Will Europe grow backbone and defend itself from yet another invasion from Asia!

[@stephenhill545]

No, its governments are fighting each other for a share of trade with China.

[@camillalotus1177]

Respect to you Jonathan for your direct language & willingness to call out the immoral stance towards Ukraine on the part of some Western countries. It is time to stand up to tyranny and fascism.

[@julientihema4851]

We have been an embarrassment to Ukraine

[@shermoore1693]

We have betrayed them.

[@bobouzala]

Thank you Jonathan 🇺🇦 Biden is impotent our hope is with President Harris, I’m not praying man, but I’m praying

[@AnitaCaudle]

They are having to walk a careful line until after the election. The US is too important to the world to let it fall into the hands of MAGA. That would be terrible for Ukraine and devastating for the US.

[@bma109]

Biden is more aggressive than Harris on foreign affairs and is primarily responsible for the huge transfer of US arms to Ukraine.

[@briancase6180]

Thank you for the title. I was thinking the same thing, and I can't figure out why there hasn't been more alarm.

[@henriikkak2091]

Can we finally agree that the de-escalation strategy has failed?

[@ronin8926]

The US political and strategic talent is sadly lacking. Putin is correct in that the west led by the US is weak and getting weaker.

[@watchnascar4717]

ronin, be sure to run to the nearest military recruitment site you can find.

[@warpaulgundol7560]

Lead by a grandpa 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@madstrsleff2958]

Badly needed saying, thank you, Silicon Curtain 🇺🇦🇩🇰

[@z0mbieninja]

I am ashamed of my government. F&cking cowards 🇺🇲

[@David-rl3uk]

Yes....dreadfully yes

[@JUSTTERRY0]

Great job my friend SiliconJon

[@catherineandpaulfuters2523]

Thank you for your coverage and insights. Europe must not become part of the N.U.S.S.R. 🇬🇧🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇦🇪🇺

[@tamarasidlartchouk3138]

Appeasement can bring us to the situation when our head is in the beast's jaws, without being aware of it. 🙈

[@AkenValle]

Ok, enlist? O wait, others have to fight

[@allysonashby5201]

What else would it take for western leaders to wake up?!

[@stevenhendrix4768]

They are awake wide awake but paralised by fear that is all. They can't even speak muted by fear to tell their mainly carefree population (not you and me) that action therefore taxmoney and sacrefices are needed. The problem of awareness is not a problem of our politicians but of the majority of the people that elected them into office. Don't forget that there are as many supporters pro Russia (unbelievable but true) then there are people pro Ukraine like you and me and the largest part does not care (not my war they think) or isn't aware.. Imagine if you were a politician and you want to get reelected what would you do and you know that telling the truth to the people means political suicide? just ask Macron That is what is really going on. Our politicians gamble on the fact that Russian society will collapse economically thanks to the sanctions and the resistance of Ukraine. They hope that the Russians will retreat volunteerly from Ukraine because they get tired of the war eventually. THey still hope no significant extra efford from western side is needed. This will turn out to be delusional. Hope is just delayed dissapointment. They know WW3 has started but hope rather then believe somebody else can win that war (Ukraine) for them and then the old normal will return as if the whole nightmare never happened. Politicians aren't fools they are cowards.

[@stephenhill545]

The complacency of our governments is off the scale. There are thousands of regular North korean troops fighting on European soil for a country which does regard itself as European. Logic dictates, that Europe has been invaded by external foes, and our leaders squabble about how far Ukraine can fire its missiles.

[@EEX97623]

It requires leaders who understand the reality, who have a voice, and a spine. Most of them are geographically much closer to russia than Germany, France, UK, US.

[@AK-ze7ro]

When war in Ukraine first broke out I was suspicious that this was a convenient distraction from other things that were coming to light in the west. I hoped I was wrong. However, the lack of response , delayed deliveries, drip feeding of equipment , constant refusals for next level of equipment, all too little too late - has done nothing to change my mind. There are a few countries , groups and individuals who have worked very hard in support of Ukraine. But if there are puppet masters at play the people will find out. If lives have been lost and ruined for their 'games' there will be consequences. The times are changing, the people are awakening and they are not pleased.

[@watchnascar4717]

Unfortunately politics gets in the way of better thinking.

[@ak5659]

Out of curiosity, what 'other things' were coming to light prior to Jan 2022?

[@Average-AL]

I would like to agree with you, but the signs are more showing that people are falling back into sleep cause they want to close their eyes and not get involved in somebody else's problem.

[@ak5659]

@@Average-AL --The problem is that Putin is not falling back to sleep. He'll wait until he thinks the west isn't paying attention and toen attack Poland or the Baltics.

[@AK-ze7ro]

@@ak5659 If you have to ask you were not interest in the topics at the time. Suffice it to say that when your attention is forced in one direction always make a point of turning your head to see what is going on in the other direction - because that is usually where the real issue is. Another example is when they (govenrnments, mainstream media,) repeatedly tell you about conspiratory theories (CIA coined term to discredit those highlighting the truth) before believing them check the evidence for yourself.

[@huanghermann5207]

The real reason is that NK is sending its forces to learn how to fight n a war. This is strategic in two points: Russia will pass on its war time management, knowledge and technology to NK. Secondly, NK will have opportunities to learn how to fight against an army with Western technology and equipment. Eventually, NK will learn how to fight more effective in a modern with against the South Korean army and the US army.

[@watchnascar4717]

Look into the Korean War. Same tactics are being used by Russia today.

[@mimisor66]

Maybe South Korea should send some troops to fight for Ukraine?

[@jacek1765]

If Trump wins he will support NK. Could be that US army will fight together with north koreans and russians against South Korea.

[@eddiegoodman9267]

Thanks for the update and views 🇺🇲🇺🇦 Oklahoma USA 🇺🇦🇺🇲 Prayers 🙏🙏🙏

[@MartinLundström-l4v]

White house = Red-line house Re-paint?

[@rockbutcher]

look up why it is called 'The White House" LOL.

[@michaelobrien5964]

Very well articulated as usual. Thank you.

[@MrTewaka2]

The American's have told the world for 80 years, how fearless they are. How good at war they are. The last 2 years have shown that these statements to be an oxymoron. When they have said bring it on and now run at all opportunities to prove their worth(:-)

[@stephenhill545]

Don't you mean the Russians?

[@patrickfle9172]

I think it rather was the US' retreat from Syria that encouraged Russia

[@alexratzloff894]

Not only that. The entire theft of Crimea was greenlighted in 2013 when the US didn't enforce our "red line" when Assad used chemical weapons. Assad was weak and we could've finished off him and his forces within a month. ISIS would've been prevented as well or at least as we knew of it in 2014.

[@christopherellis2663]

Too many Water Hyacinths floating around on top of the pool, killing off everything else.

[@dayglow9388]

Nothing of this is appearing in mainstream media

[@bma109]

Incorrect, its been widely covered.

[@Lavithz]

Maybe watch mainstream media before assuming. Been on the news all day

[@dayglow9388]

Not in my part of the world mate. Nothing on TV, in the papers, etc.

[@BewilderedDuck-e5l]

As HLC put it “it’s not much of an army if you can defeat it with a box of KrispyKreams” Defection rate will be in 70-80% range.

[@michelleferguson9104]

Is it time to feed The Kid yet?

[@jonno27]

The deafening silence from western media that North Korea is invading Europe is disgusting. Thanks for your ceaseless efforts in drawing attention to this war.

[@powervr]

repeating the same mistakes... of 193x...

[@ak5659]

Yeah, and a whole lot of non-response dressed up as response.

[@Bonzeye1]

I'm afraid that the lack of support facing east, it is inevitable that they will be forced to face west. Wtf😢

[@agustinussiahaan6669]

Great thought, Jonathan. Western good values could be doomed.

[@NAFO_MythicPlague]

Donated some to Ukraine Charities my man. Sorry it was not your channel but Superhumans Center is such an amazing group of people. Been trying to save to send them another 100.00 usd if I can again. It goes a long way over there. You do great work my friend. It kills me to see how America is pimping itself to Israel while Ukraine gets treated like a 2nd rate group which is hardly what it is. There not even comparable yet we aid them why its the money the House and congress get. Ukraine needs to get people into public office into America who backs Ukraine.

[@sallaezzaiali6575]

Thank you for covering the topic!

[@oliversir6722]

Weakness encourages aggression and dominance

[@afathersdevotions]

Any discussion concerning Ukraine’s liberation is worthless unless it takes into consideration China’s senior status in what Russia is doing.

[@dirkhouben9960]

No one gives a......, exactly! Just like this failing "victory plan", NO one gives a ...

[@AirB-101]

Thank you Sir!

[@bma109]

North Korean troops have no recent combat experience and their poverty stricken country has been a sanctioned pariah for decades. I doubt that a brigade of those unfortunate characters will make much difference in Ukraine.

[@watchnascar4717]

Did you notice the difference in the size of the Korean soldiers between two Russians. They need vitamins!

[@mm-yt8sf]

if they can make the treaty in the middle of the invasion ukraine should sign one likewise 🙂

[@shermoore1693]

This is a very serious 'red line' that must not be ignored. I'm astonished and appalled that there is not more reaction from The West.

[@markendicott6874]

Lets face it - Putin has used Weapons of Mass Destruction on British Streets - Twice!!!! - and nobody seems appropriately worked up about that either.

[@AkenValle]

Why don't you enlist then?

[@simonmassey8850]

Thanks for pointing out that a blind eye is being turned to this and how weak the response has been.

[@walterrwrush]

Fatigue by a war they didn't back to the max from day one that could of ended last year

[@collintrytsman3353]

well said..................VERY CLEAR ESCALATIONnow that N. Korea has sent significant personel to Ukraine not special forces but basic units

[@AkenValle]

And entire Nato helping ukraine is OK? Are you for real?

[@user-sf3ks1yl5b]

How on earth do they communicate with the Russian soldiers?

[@jamesgornall5731]

Using interpreters, as all armies do, of course. Plenty of native Russian speakers in the DPRK

[@Mediocritus]

Excellent final point

[@chat4783]

North Korean : This is a huge opportunity to escape.

[@UserWong-d8j]

多謝！

[@StangerStrange]

It could be Russian desperation but it's still thousands more guns pointed at Ukraine and we don't know how many soldiers N.Korea are willing to send. To be fair though I learned about this via mainstream media so I am not sure where the idea came from that this is being ignored.

[@Average-AL]

It is not the major front page news that it should be. The North Korean invasion is a small side note in the oldstream news media that I have seen. So in the broader sense Jonathan is correct, it is so small it hardly exists.

[@StangerStrange]

@@Average-AL The world is pretty wild right now though. You have the carnage of the Israel conflict happening, in the past few days China performed yet another provocative "war game". I also think no matter what people naturally grow immune to war. This could be seen as a failing but in reality, it's a way people cope with the horrors around them. News media feel the need to have fresh stories. I just don't know how you keep an audience engaged for over two years. It is actually a complicated issue.

[@Average-AL]

@@StangerStrange Sadly I don't think it is very complicated. People are people. 99% just want to live a comfortable life and if making the right thing is uncomfortable they prefer to stick their head in the sand. I noticed that the consensus at the coffee tables at work have shifted from all in support for Ukraine to - it is costing us too much...

[@jacksonfoxtrot]

​​@@StangerStrange the transsiberia railway is heavily overloaded just right now, mostly due to the logistics issues caused by their "svo". It takes a long route from the NK to reach the European part of Russia, so it might prove to be rather troublesome for the north koreans to supply their units or to send new ones.

[@StangerStrange]

@@Average-AL I think everyone wants to live comfortable lives. Unless we live in a place of constant conflict where that isn't possible you will see this repeated in many different nations.

[@gracierose3076]

It is getting so bad all over the world. People are overwhelmed. If you don't think so, ask around. Of course, this is what satan wants. Take to the Lord!!!

[@rafaelsanz3441]

Europe is committing suicide from decades ago, this is just the terminal point. The front shall come to Western Europe before we can imagine, 1, 2 years, not more.

[@WhiteGoldtube]

Only Poland seems to see this and is gearing up. Everyone else needs to wake the fudge up!

[@Average-AL]

Europe has been rotting from within since the mass influx started from the islamic war zones. The societal unity is lacking, too many believe in lies from Russia or islamic prophets and they are plotting into destroying the democratic system.

[@VeganSunflowers]

What a letdown the west has become

[@TonyM540]

Apparently it takes 2 NK soldiers to set off an anti personnel mine.

[@shaggybreeks]

Trump would send troops to help Russia.

[@goenzoy712]

Would be more worried about upcoming winter and US election then North Koreans

[@montyabbas6619]

Nato needs to deploy

[@UniquelyCritical]

It's Crimea 2.0. Basically, do nothing.

[@ganazby]

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[@KristianGreen-Andersen]

We should send NATO in to Ukraine and stop this war ones and for all, but I doubt it ever will happen with the leader we have today they weak and extremely cowardly

[@AkenValle]

Lead the way

[@MrBudgiejoe]

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦💪

[@polodhtip6061]

we have to stay strong against the cynical spamming of heartless trolls. Don't be hasty to despair; it takes a bit of time for europe to adapt, sadly.

[@TheopolisQSmith]

I believe that at least the US government is still scared of Vlad. Hoping an appeasement policy will work this time for sure.

[@CollectiveDefence]

Any day, any day now….

[@sailawayteam]

I care. But too few do and therefore the leaders can keep their heads in the sand.

[@masterofpuppets1249]

You should see the positive things about this conflict and North Koreans helping Russia. North korea sent troops because Russia lost more men than expected. NATO would not follow Putin's terms and Poland might send troops to help Ukraine. NATO's goal is to wait until Russia is weak. Russia can't keep fighting longer because of sanctions. South Korea might send troops to Ukraine and escalate the conflict between the two Koreas. That's why Kim blew up his own roads on the Korean border. Also North Korean help is a waste of men because most of them prefer to deflect to the west than dying for Putin and Kim. Russia is the loser here not Ukraine.

[@jamesharms748]

I would think Russian logistics (never their strong suit) would find it difficult to supply extra forces. Especially those with different weapons and command and control issues.

[@peterslinger3795]

Maybe Putin deserves a second front

[@KianFloppa]

yep

[@madyogi6164]

Ha, ha, ha, ha. Maybe putin is learning how is it to turn off the lights across all of his own country?

[@pietbiertappertje4529]

"If you repeat a lie often enough, people will start believing it.". The same goes for the truth. European leaders should repeat it over and over again. Ukraine can't lose, and Russia can’t win!!!

[@billywayne9039]

NK! LOL. Jong Goon, LMAO! Rumor has it that Puitin has granted Jong Goon eternal life! Oh LMAO!!!

[@watchful1168]

Exactly right!!! You keep talking about Washington...there are 355 million Americans and 488 million Europeans!

[@klaasvakie]

😳 this terrible!!! Kim is having a whale of a time, scaring Europeans! 😂

[@waterst9]

This is madness on the installment plan.

[@timmommens901]

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