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Peter Frankopan estimates the conscript life expectancy in Russia, noting that the Kremlin is feeding its war on Ukraine and relying on foreign troops from North Korea.

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  1. North Korea is leveraging lessons from operations in Kursk to tailor future irregular warfare operations against South Korea.

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3 reports, 3 independent, last reported Aug 15. The briefing below covers this first event.

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Peter Frankopan estimates the conscript life expectancy in Russia, noting that the Kremlin is feeding its war on Ukraine and relying on foreign troops from North Korea.

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Peter FrankopanKremlinNorth Korea

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  1. NK deployed 30k-50k troops to Russia; Kremlin uses volunteer recruitment to avoid conscription.1 source
  2. Russia plans to enlist North Korean soldiers to participate in an offensive against Ukraine.Sub-event
  3. North Korea deployed troops in the Kursk region, while Russia simultaneously sought North Korean military assistance for its conflict.Sub-event
  4. The Kremlin is facing issues with problematic organized crime within its state system while the war to annex Ukraine continues.Sub-event
  5. Frankopan assesses the ruinous outcomes of the Russia-Ukraine war, including reliance on North Korean troops.1 source

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