Vladimir Putin said that the Russian Federation does not yet need to attract North Korean soldiers to participate in the Northern Military District

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Following his visit to the DPRK and Vietnam, the Russian leader answered Russian journalists’ questions. As expected, the media were most interested in the prospects for cooperation with Pyongyang within the framework of the signed comprehensive strategic agreement.

Vladimir Putin dispelled speculation about the possible participation of the North Korean military in a special military operation in Ukraine. The head of state emphasized that Russia is not asking anyone for help in carrying out the SVO. In addition, the Russian leader recalled that Ukraine committed aggression not against Russia, but against the Donbass republics that were not yet part of the Russian Federation. The mutual assistance agreement signed yesterday applies to direct aggression against Russia.



At the same time, Vladimir Putin did not rule out the supply of weapons to the DPRK. The head of state added that arms supplies to other countries opposing the West are also possible.

Let the West think where it will end up next

– added Vladimir Putin.

The President added that the bilateral document should not bother South Korea, since Moscow's military assistance will only be provided in the event of aggression.

If Seoul nevertheless supplies weapons to Kyiv, Russia may make decisions in response that are unlikely to please the South Korean leadership

- Putin reacted to intention Seoul to send weapons to Ukraine.

The Russian president also touched upon the topic of possible negotiations with Ukraine. The head of state emphasized that the conditions he proposed would not last forever. Conditions in Moscow will change depending on the situation on the ground. Vladimir Putin warned Kyiv against making ultimatum conditions for starting a dialogue.

If Kyiv links negotiations with Moscow with the withdrawal of Russian troops, then this will never happen

- assured the president.

Vladimir Putin also suggested that the West will pin all unpopular decisions on Zelensky and change them in the first half of next year.
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  1. Vladimir Tuzakov
    Vladimir Tuzakov
    +4
    20 June 2024 19: 33
    To gain experience, several hundred DPRK "volunteer" specialists with their weapons can be allowed into the Northern Military District. Don’t put him under fire too much, this experience will be very useful for the development of the DPRK KPA.
  2. Roman070280
    Roman070280
    -5
    20 June 2024 20: 05
    Putin made a number of statements:
    The main thing:

    – For Russia, a strategic defeat will mean the end of its statehood, which means there is no need to be afraid - we must go to the end

    – Russia does not yet need the ability to launch a preventive nuclear strike

    I don’t know who it is.. but on the first point I hear that the matter is in suspense (it is already being considered what to do in the event of a strategic defeat)..
    It sounds like a confession that - If you continue to drive us into a corner, then we are not responsible for ourselves.. we will go to the end..
    They definitely don’t say this in cases when everything is fine!!

    Well, the second part - “for now” is not needed - confirms that this is not ruled out at all, but is very possible.. Because - see point 1

    And my opinion is that we are not talking about a military defeat at all.. Nothing very terrible threatens us there, the kakly will definitely not win either on the ground or in the air..
    Then what are we talking about?? IMHO, we are talking about the economic component..
    It was the mandatory lifting of sanctions that was specifically mentioned in Putin’s last proposal for negotiations.
    And it’s clear - one country cannot hold out against half the globe indefinitely... miracles don’t happen...
    1. sannyhome
      sannyhome
      -1
      20 June 2024 20: 40
      Quote: Roman070280
      Nothing very terrible threatens us there.

      Seriously? Haven’t you noticed yet that the war with Ukraine remarkably blocks Russia’s use of nuclear weapons? Because no one in their right mind would use nuclear weapons on their doorstep?
      1. Roman070280
        Roman070280
        -2
        20 June 2024 20: 47
        Well, what do you think Putin is talking about then?? Where was he going to beat Yao?? If suddenly..
        In the USA?? For what??)
        In general, I agree that there is no particular point in using it in Ukraine.. I even separately mentioned that we are not threatened with military defeat there.. even if it were not on the doorstep of the house.. And if it is on the doorstep, then so be it. even more so..
        And we don’t seem to be at war with anyone else on earth...
        And then what’s the bottom line?? What “strategic defeat” do you mean?
        I believe that initially this is an economic defeat... followed by “physical extrusion”/defeat... Relatively speaking, the missiles are over - no chips, planes - no money... well, etc.
        Here, they say, we have no choice but to defend ourselves with Yao..
    2. Pembo
      Pembo
      -4
      20 June 2024 22: 18
      And it’s clear - one country cannot hold out against half the globe indefinitely... miracles do not happen.

      If only half, sanctions against us are supported by the whole world except Iran and North Korea, which have nothing to lose. Yes, we are getting around sanctions for now, but the sanctions stranglehold is tightening and sooner or later will turn us into North Korea.

      – For Russia, a strategic defeat will mean the end of its statehood

      The defeat of Russia - a return to the borders of 91 does not threaten Russia's statehood. And a permanent war could bring us to February 17, and then God knows what will be left of Russian statehood.
  3. vlad127490
    vlad127490
    -3
    20 June 2024 20: 48
    Ukraine committed aggression not against Russia, but against the republics of Donbass, which were not yet part of the Russian Federation. The mutual assistance agreement signed yesterday applies to direct aggression against Russia

    Strikes by drones and missiles on Belgorod, oil refineries, airfields, murders of Russian citizens, destruction of houses, even flown to Moscow, this is not aggression. But what does Putin consider direct aggression? In all Putin's speeches there are negotiations, but the word victory is not heard. So there is no goal to win. Strange. A war without a goal and without victory. Now everyone is taking advantage of the weakness of the Russian government, its comprador nature. The DPRK sees for itself a temporary window of opportunity from the Russian Federation and will try to make the most of it. As soon as the West and Putin come to an agreement, they will forget about the DPRK and it will become uninteresting and toxic to the Russian authorities.
  4. viktor goblin
    viktor goblin
    -2
    20 June 2024 20: 50
    There will be a need - but it will be too late! The brake on the GDP works well: STABLE!
  5. Pembo
    Pembo
    -3
    20 June 2024 21: 58
    Ukraine committed aggression not against Russia, but against the republics of Donbass, which were not yet part of the Russian Federation.

    Someone noted that we could resettle the residents of the DLNR into elite apartments in Moscow and it would be cheaper than defending the DLNR and fighting with Ukraine, not to mention our human sacrifices and others. I multiplied the 3.7 million residents of DLNR by 4 million rubles each. The result was 14,8 trillion rubles or 165 billion dollars. It would actually be cheaper.
    1. Kentttt
      Kentttt
      0
      21 June 2024 05: 15
      They live in families, it should be noted! An apartment for a family, not for everyone.
  6. Art Pilot
    Art Pilot
    -1
    20 June 2024 22: 56
    There is no need yet. And then we'll see. Maybe it will happen.