North Korea confirms soldiers sent to fight with Russia against Ukraine

North Korea confirmed sending troops to Russia to assist in the Ukraine conflict, claiming their forces helped recover territory lost by Ukrainian forces in Kursk. The country emphasized its alliance with Russia under a mutual defense treaty signed last year, while leader Kim Jong Un praised the troops' heroism and called for an end to North Korea's support of Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian President Putin and other nations expressed criticism, though Russia praised the North Korean soldiers.