North Korea Troops Reportedly Support Russia in Ukraine

Concerns are rising as Russia and North Korea strengthen their defense alliance, with North Korea reportedly sending troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine. The U.S. and its allies find themselves with limited options to counter this alliance, as sanctions have little effect on North Korea, which has ignored dialogue attempts from the Biden administration. In response, South Korea is considering sending military personnel to Ukraine to provide intelligence and interpretative services, especially if North Korean soldiers are captured. Meanwhile, the U.S. has encouraged Ukraine to utilize its long-range drones, which are cost-effective, instead of relying solely on Western missiles. These drones have proven effective in past strikes on Russian infrastructure, though such actions risk escalating tensions with Russia.