Putin's recruitment of military personnel from North Korea has brought another powerful player into the mix - Roman Bochala.

South Korea ranks among the top 10 global arms producers. The country possesses an incredibly advanced defense industry and is the first in the world to begin mass production of laser weapons. Yes, mass production. This year. The local manufacturer Hanwha Aerospace claims that their development is an inexpensive and effective method for destroying enemy drones. Each launch will cost $3,500. That's a small amount compared to any MANPADS system. Not to mention traditional surface-to-air missile systems.

The Koreans assure that their laser will effectively disable enemy drones with nearly 100% certainty, targeting engines or other electronic equipment within 10-20 seconds of launch.

It is important to understand the following. Regardless of what Trump decides, the war with Russia is not going anywhere. It will continue in one form or another for as long as Russia exists. Therefore, we desperately need reliable allies for the long haul, and not just across the ocean. Good friends are hard to come by. South Korea should become such a friend for Ukraine.

I'm very pleased that the necessary processes are now actively taking shape. Bridges of friendship are being built! And soon everyone will see it!

Churchill once struggled to convince Roosevelt to enter World War II until the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. That was when the Americans got involved. For South Koreans, the trigger was their unfriendly northern neighbors serving under Putin.

South Korea is highly motivated to ensure that all military tourists, with their experience in modern warfare, do not return to Pyongyang but instead attend a concert by Kobzon to sing "Arirang." It is a popular South Korean song.