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North Korea plays a somewhat different role in this grim strategy. By providing soldiers to Russia, North Korea not only receives monetary compensation but also gains strategic military training for its armed forces. This partnership is mutually beneficial in a context of dwindling manpower for Russia and offers North Korea exposure to advanced military tactics. Estimates suggest that thousands of North Korean troops could be involved in Ukraine, underscoring a precarious alliance rooted in shared interests and survival.