The United Nations Security Council is set to meet to discuss North Korea's recent missile test and its alleged deployment of troops to Ukraine, reflecting increasing tensions among global powers. The missile test, deemed a 'clear violation' of existing resolutions by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, has prompted calls for diplomatic efforts to achieve denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula. In a separate session, North Korea and Russia defended their military cooperation amid accusations from the U.S. and allies regarding North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. This situation underscores the divisions within the Security Council, complicating responses to North Korea's actions and their implications for global security. Reports suggest that Ukraine has identified a small contingent of North Korean troops on its territory, with President Zelensky indicating the involvement of up to 12,000 soldiers, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.