In supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, North Korea has gained critical battlefield experience and access to advanced weapons, making it less inclined to listen to long-standing ally China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/13/world/politics/ukraine-military-intelligence-chief-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #russia #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #kyrylobudanov #northkorea #kimjongun #china