Escalation by Proxy: The North Korean Connection Volodymyr Zelenskyy's warning that Vladimir Putin is preparing for escalation in Ukraine should send a shiver down the spines of those who thought the conflict was winding down.
The Ukrainian President claims Moscow is bringing in North Korean military equipment to bolster its war effort, highlighting the complexities and dangers of modern warfare.
The use of proxy forces has long been a hallmark of Russian strategy, from Chechen separatists to Wagner Group mercenaries.