NORTH KOREA TROOPS TO RUSSIA: A PAGE FROM HITLER'S PLAYBOOK? North Korea is reportedly sending thousands of troops to support Russia in Ukraine, echoing historical alliances like Hitler sending troops to support Mussolini in North Africa during WWII. Secretary of Defense Austin: “In our meetings today, we shared our deep concerns about the deployment of DPRK troops to Russia. The evidence now suggests that North Korea has sent around 10,000 soldiers to train in eastern Russia, and some of the DPRK troops have already moved closer to Ukraine.” Source: @SecDef