Zelenskyy Urges Action on N. Korean Troops in Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for Western allies to allow the use of long-range weapons for preemptive strikes on North Korean troops stationed in Russia, highlighting them as an imminent threat to Ukraine. Zelenskyy criticized countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, and Germany for their perceived inaction while approximately 8,000 North Korean soldiers are reported to be in Russia's Kursk region, equipped with Russian gear. This situation is seen by Western leaders as a significant escalation, potentially impacting Indo-Pacific relations and enhancing North Korea's military capabilities. The complexity of the situation is heightened by fears that using Western weapons could provoke Russia. Concurrently, U.S. lawmakers are urging President Biden to authorize Poland to extend its air defense system over Ukraine to protect against Russian missile threats, underscoring ongoing security concerns for NATO territories.