Putin's Proxy Problem: How North Korea is Turning Russia into a Liability The recent drone attacks on Russian territory have highlighted Vladimir Putin's regime's deepening dependence on North Korea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has mocked Putin for relying on Kim Jong un's military might, but beneath the rhetoric lies a more serious concern: Russia's increasing vulnerability to external influence.
The scale of the drone attacks is striking, with targets over 600 miles deep inside Russia. Ukraine's military has demonstrated an unprecedented ability to reach into enemy territory.