China has long been North Korea’s main ally, but its influence over the reclusive nuclear-armed state is being eroded by leader Kim Jong Un’s growing ties with Moscow.

China has long been North Korea’s main ally, but its influence over the reclusive nuclear-armed state is being eroded by leader Kim Jong Un’s growing ties with Moscow.

North Korean troops will begin fighting alongside Russian forces as soon as this weekend, Ukraine said Friday — adding new urgency to a stunning turn in the war that has alarmed the Kremlin’s foes but may also be causing a headache for its friends.

Reports confirmed by Washington this week that North Korea is sending soldiers to Russia to possible battle Ukraine have raised serious concern among the U.S. and its allies, who say their involvement marks a major escalation in the grinding conflict and could deepen security risks for North Korea’s neighbors.

It is also likely to be unwelcome news in China, which has long been North Korea’s main ally but whose influence over the reclusive nuclear-armed state is being eroded by leader Kim Jong Un’s growing relationship with President Vladimir Putin.

  • humanspiral@lemmy.caEnglish
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    4 days ago

    Complete utter BS headline.

    DPRK getting stronger is a natural effect of US demonic hegemony. And China does not see DPRK getting funding for Russian support as a threat to China. DPRK being a nuclear proxy on US and colonies is an asset to rest of “genuinely free”/multipolar world.

    There are no Chinese officials rebuking DPRK quoted.

    and that really, in many ways, supplants China as North Korea’s most important protector.”

    Pure projection statements for EU’s colonial status and their acceptance of Nordstream sabotage. China’s support of DPRK is a humanitarian expense. The whole article is reminiscent of BS that Russia and China are deep rivals and hate each other, even as stupidity drives them into very close allies. That DPRK is/gets supported by Russia is no threat to China whatsoever.

    Ian Bremer comments are pure worthlessness as well. China’s peace plan for Ukraine is the same as Russia’s.