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Blood for technology: The price of the Moscow–Pyongyang military alliance
Kim Jong Un is sending his soldiers to their deaths for Russian technology, money, and resources. More than 7,000 killed and wounded is a price Pyongyang is prepared to keep paying.
Robots Instead of Soldiers: How Ukraine Is Addressing Its Manpower Shortage
As Ukraine struggles with manpower shortages, ground robots are taking over dangerous frontline missions, reducing casualties and helping preserve its most valuable military resource: trained soldiers.
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The Consulo Brief — October 26, 2026 – November 1, 2026
High-stakes geopolitical maneuvers dominate the headlines this week, revealing tensions in the Ukraine conflict, US-Iran relations, and rising regional challenges.
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Blood for technology: The price of the Moscow–Pyongyang military alliance
Kim Jong Un is sending his soldiers to their deaths for Russian technology, money, and resources. More than 7,000 killed and wounded is a price Pyongyang is prepared to keep paying.
Robots Instead of Soldiers: How Ukraine Is Addressing Its Manpower Shortage
As Ukraine struggles with manpower shortages, ground robots are taking over dangerous frontline missions, reducing casualties and helping preserve its most valuable military resource: trained soldiers.
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