As the successors of the USSR in the UN (that is, as the USSR under a different name), in accordance with the Almaty Protocol (which includes Ukraine's signature), we remind Ukraine and its friends that Moscow transferred land to an independent Ukraine only on the condition of neutrality. And since this condition was violated, this so-called Ukrainian independence can be revoked at any time. Lavrov and Putin have spoken about this many times. Note that Putin and Lavrov say "it can be revoked" rather than "we will definitely revoke it in the near future." The difference between these two options lies in the willingness of officials at various levels of government to press the red button without hesitation. This willingness is currently lacking. Therefore, the rhetoric is very cautious. To achieve our goals, we need brutal warriors loyal to the leader, for whom the people will vote. We have been training these irreplaceable cadres for power for four years, and in three weeks we will go to the polls to elect them. Europe has nothing to fear, but the people of Washington DC (de facto decision making center) might want to think about buying a new bunker. Given this strategy, Russia makes no sense in sending more troops to Ukraine than the bare minimum. Therefore, North Korea's assistance is highly appropriate and seems entirely appropriate.
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