Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: North Korean Soldiers Training in Russia to Fight in Kursk?
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"Russia say jump, North Korea say how high. Ukraine say, hey, we're dying. We say, good luck with that."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:20⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to another ATP Geopolitics video, a Ukraine War breaking news update for 15th October 2024. He mentions that the news regarding potential North Korean involvement in the war has been developing, with increasing detail emerging.
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North Korean Involvement in the Ukraine War: Background and Recent Developments
🎦 00:20-04:33⏩
- Jonathan discusses the growing evidence of North Korea's involvement in the war, starting with the supply of artillery ammunition to Russia, estimated to account for half of Russia's current artillery ammunition stock.
- He highlights the recent signing of a bilateral security agreement between Russia and North Korea, akin to NATO's Article 5, potentially allowing for the deployment of North Korean troops.
- Jonathan recalls his previous prediction that North Korean troops might be called upon following Ukrainian attacks into Kursk, which Russia considers its territory.
- He cites reports from the 4th of October about the alleged deaths of six North Korean officers in a missile strike, potentially indicating their presence in occupied territories.
- Reports from the 10th of October suggested that North Korean troops were deployed alongside Russian troops, with engineers potentially supporting missile launches.
- On the 11th of October, the Washington Post reported that North Korea was backing Russia with military personnel, with Kim Jong-un pledging full support to Putin.
- A Ukrainian military intelligence official, speaking anonymously, stated that several thousand North Korean infantry soldiers were undergoing training in Russia and could be deployed by the end of the year.
- North Korean officers are reportedly already in Russian-occupied Ukraine to observe Russian forces and study the battlefield.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed these reports as a hoax.
Liga.net Report: Formation of North Korean Battalion in Buryat Brigade
🎦 04:33-05:54⏩
- Jonathan presents a new claim from Ukrainian news source Liga.net, reporting that Russia is forming a battalion of North Korean citizens within a Buryat brigade, potentially numbering around 3,000 personnel.
- The source in military intelligence suggests that this battalion may be involved in combat missions near Suji and Kursk.
- Jonathan recalls the Pentagon's earlier statement that North Korean military personnel helping Russia would become cannon fodder.
- He highlights Zelenskyy's acknowledgement on 14th October that North Korea has gotten involved in the war.
Jonathan's Concerns and Call for Action
🎦 05:54-07:48⏩
- Jonathan expresses his concern and frustration over the involvement of North Korean troops, viewing it as a significant red line being crossed.
- He questions the West's response and whether it's becoming too late to effectively support Ukraine.
- Jonathan suggests that this development should warrant a stronger response, potentially allowing Ukraine to use any weapons, including cruise missiles and ATACMs, deep into Russian territory.
- He believes the West should be doing everything possible to support Ukraine, including providing equipment to counter Russian air threats.
- Jonathan expresses his disappointment that North Korea and Iran seem to be better allies to Russia than the West is to Ukraine.
Russia's Desperation and Global Troop Recruitment
🎦 08:10-09:22⏩
- Jonathan questions why Russia would sign a NATO Article 5-style agreement with North Korea if they didn't intend to use it.
- He argues that this signifies Russia's desperation for troops, as evidenced by their recruitment efforts in various countries, including Nepal.
- Jonathan shares a story about a Nepalese woman heartbroken over the loss or capture of her son fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
- He believes Russia's global troop recruitment demonstrates their desperation and willingness to formally engage other nations in the conflict.
Wrap Up
🎦 09:22-09:26⏩
Jonathan expresses his concern over the situation and concludes the video, thanking viewers and saying goodbye.
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🤖❓ AI Debrief (post task) - anything the AI didn't understand
I wasn't familiar with the term "crypto and klepto mobilizing" used at 09:01:50 and would appreciate clarification on its meaning in this context.
I am unsure what "Suji" refers to at 05:34:10. It might be a misspelling or a location I am not familiar with.
🤖💭 AI Plan (pre task) - the AI's step by step thought process
Task 1 (Title, Date, Part): I need to extract these elements from the Youtube video title using the specified format.
Task 2 (Topic Titles): I will carefully listen to the video and identify distinct topics discussed, creating a for each with a specific, granular title. I need to ensure the first topic is "Hello Team" and the last is "Wrap up".
Task 3 (Topic Timeframes): For each topic identified in Task 2, I will record the start and end timestamps in the format MM:SS or HH:MM:SS.
Task 4 (Topic Summaries): I will summarise the key points of each topic, including context, opinions, and any sources mentioned by Jonathan. I will use bullet points where appropriate.
Task 5 (Quote): I will select a significant or impactful quote from Jonathan and present it in the tag.
Task 6 (Queries): I will honestly note down any parts of the tasks or transcripts I didn't understand for future clarification.
