Zelensky Accuses North Korea of Aiding Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused North Korea of sending soldiers and weapons to assist Russia in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, indicating a deepening alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang. Reports suggest that North Korean military personnel have been deployed to support Russia, with some allegedly killed in eastern Ukraine, though Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has dismissed these claims as false. South Korea's National Intelligence Service considers the possibility of North Korean involvement credible, and Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun cited potential North Korean casualties in Ukraine. Zelensky continues to urge Western nations to provide Ukraine with long-range capabilities to counter this new threat and push for stronger partnerships to ensure peace. The European Union and other international stakeholders are discussing ways to support Ukraine amid these developments, with further discussions planned at upcoming EU meetings. Meanwhile, Washington has also claimed that North Korea has sent munitions to Russia, further complicating the geopolitical landscape.