🗣 Trump speaks out after the call: very dissatisfied with Putin, the U.S. may impose further sanctions
In early July, after his call with Putin, Trump publicly expressed his "very dissatisfaction," stating, "Putin just wants to continue on his path, continuing to kill people." He believes that Putin does not intend to stop the war in Ukraine and hinted at pushing for a new round of sanctions.
Within hours of the call ending, Russia launched a record-breaking drone/missile attack, devastating the capital Kyiv with 550 drones and missiles, resulting in multiple civilian casualties.
🇷🇺 Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates: Air assault highlights the war's stalemate
On the night of July 4, Russia launched the largest airstrike in history against Ukraine, deploying 539 drones and 11 missiles, attacking cities including Kyiv, resulting in at least 27 casualties and affecting airport operations.
Shortly thereafter, Ukraine retaliated with FP-1 delay munitions and other drones, collaborating with U.S. and European partners to significantly expand its drone defense and production systems to respond to Russia's intensive strikes.
🇰🇵 North Korea may send 30,000 soldiers to support the Russia-Ukraine battlefield
Ukrainian intelligence agencies cited CNN reports that North Korea is preparing to send approximately 25,000–30,000 soldiers to support Russian forces, possibly deploying combat power in the Donbas region. Previously, 11,000 soldiers had already been sent to fight.
Military analysis indicates that North Korea's new recruits will be equipped with Russian-made weapons and integrated into the Russian military system, potentially taking on heavy frontline combat tasks during the summer offensive.
🔍 Comprehensive analysis: Multi-front war and North Korea's potential involvement warns of escalating situation
Military power comparison intensifies: Russia's air attack density is unprecedented, while Ukraine strengthens its defense system through domestic drone production.
Political alarm: Trump's public statement may trigger new sanctions, inadvertently endorsing Ukraine while further shaking international dynamics.
North Korea's involvement: If North Korean troops do indeed enter the battlefield, it will further escalate the scale of conflict and crisis level, potentially leading to heightened concerns over NATO's "great power intervention."
If Trump continues to speak out, will the intensity of sanctions increase? Can Ukraine's drone production capacity and Western assistance turn the tide of the war? The extent of North Korea's military deployment and specific combat roles will become the focus of further monitoring.
