Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has gone to great lengths to acquire weapons from North Korea. However, the United States and its partners are discussing options for responding to Russia’s engagement with North Koreans, according to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. According to Austin, the US is aware that North Korea has sent approximately 10,000 soldiers for training in eastern Russia. Some of these troops have already moved closer to Ukraine. Russia is also equipping North Koreans with clothing and weapons from its army. Austin said he is increasingly concerned that the Kremlin plans t…