Ukrainian intelligence has intercepted conversations between the Russian military about preparations to host North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk Oblast.
I would expect the interpreters to be North Korean military people who are fluent in Russian. They can understand the order and then dictate it in a culturally appropriate manner. But this is Russia and DPRK, so they probably aren’t worried about that. I would also expect that the soldiers, are reporting to a normal unit commander for the same reason.
Like your final question mentions, at the end of the day, we dont really know what role they will fulfill. It could be logistical. It could be meat grinder.
Agreed, mainly speculatory. So is this 🙂
I would expect the interpreters to be North Korean military people who are fluent in Russian. They can understand the order and then dictate it in a culturally appropriate manner. But this is Russia and DPRK, so they probably aren’t worried about that. I would also expect that the soldiers, are reporting to a normal unit commander for the same reason.
Like your final question mentions, at the end of the day, we dont really know what role they will fulfill. It could be logistical. It could be meat grinder.