[여의도튜브] “푸틴, 상상 못한 굴욕” ‘발 아래’ 北 대반전 / 머니투데이방송

Summary

Ukrainian intelligence chief claims Russia is humiliatingly relying on North Korean weapons to sustain its invasion of Ukraine. North Korea is Russia's top arms supplier, providing a significant amount of ammunition that has helped Russia continue the war effort. However, dependence on North Korean arms is seen as humiliating by Ukraine, as Russia has always viewed North Korea as inferior. Meanwhile, the UK defense minister asserts Putin has faced the humiliation of begging for North Korean weapons to continue his illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Takeaways

• 😲 Russia is getting weapons from North Korea to sustain its invasion
• 😣 Ukrainian officials call it humiliating for Russia to rely on North Korea
• 😤 UK defense minister says Putin had to beg North Korea for weapons
• 😨 North Korean missiles could undermine Ukraine's air defenses
• 😰 NATO concerned about accuracy and impact of North Korean missiles
• 😓 Russia needs allies like North Korea due to Western sanctions
• ⚠️ More North Korean missiles could force Ukraine to use costly defenses
• 😫 Western military support for Ukraine seems to be stalling
• 😬 Ukraine air defenses still holding for now
• 😖 More North Korean missiles and stalled Western aid an worrying sign

Q & A

What weapons is Russia receiving from North Korea?

Russia is receiving ammunition and missiles from North Korea, including short-range ballistic missiles.

Why is Russia turning to North Korea for weapons?

Due to Western sanctions on Russia, it has turned to North Korea for weapons and ammunition to continue its invasion of Ukraine.

How are Ukraine and the West reacting to Russia receiving North Korean weapons?

Ukraine and Western officials have stated that Russia receiving North Korean weapons is humiliating and shows Russia's desperation in the war.

What types of North Korean missiles has Russia received?

Russia has received short-range ballistic missiles from North Korea, with estimates of dozens so far and potentially more in the future.

How could North Korean missiles affect Ukraine's air defenses?

North Korean missiles could overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses, forcing Ukraine to use expensive interceptor missiles sparingly.

How accurate are the North Korean missiles?

U.S. officials assess the North Korean missiles to be nearly as accurate as Russia's indigenous missiles.

How much ammunition is Ukraine firing daily?

Ukraine is firing around 10,000 artillery shells daily, or about 2,000 per hour.

How could more North Korean missiles affect the war?

If North Korea sends many more missiles, it could degrade Ukraine's air defenses, especially as Western military aid stalls.

What is the current assessment of Ukraine's air defenses?

U.S. officials said recently that Ukraine's air defenses should be able to hold through the winter.

How could stalled Western aid impact Ukraine's defenses?

If Western military aid to Ukraine is delayed, its air defenses could be compromised as North Korean missile supplies increase.