New alliance to fight NATO? Putin lauds Kim deal as North Korea confirms its troops fought in Kursk

North Korea’s involvement in the Ukraine war is raising eyebrows. What motivated the isolated regime to send its troops to fight alongside Russia? In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta dives deep into the complex geopolitical shifts that are reshaping the battlefield. From the "comprehensive strategic partnership" forged between Pyongyang and Moscow to the Cold War-style treaties that are being revived, what does this mean for global alliances? Could Putin’s covert defense deals with countries like China and Iran reshape the future of warfare? What is North Korea gaining, and how does this all tie into the broader war in Ukraine? Are we witnessing the birth of new alliances that could challenge Western dominance? Tune in as we explore the real stakes behind the headlines.