North Korea received anti-aircraft missiles and air defense equipment for the capital from Russia. In exchange, the DPRK sent military personnel to support the Russian occupation forces.
The DPRK's leader says previous talks with the United States have been fruitless and that they remain hostile to Pyongyang. North Korea is stepping up military cooperation with Russia, sending 10,000 troops to participate in hostilities.
President Zelenskyy announces Russia's second step toward escalating the war after a new ballistic missile strike on the Dnipro River. The first step is the deployment of 11,000 North Korean soldiers.
Ukraine is awaiting expert opinions on the new type of missile used by Russia, which has ICBM characteristics. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has already contacted partners and international organizations to respond to this event.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center says Russia is trying to raise the stakes by launching an intercontinental missile. Western officials do not confirm the use of such a missile, and Zelenskyy announced that an examination is underway.
Russia has used a new missile against Ukraine that has the characteristics of an intercontinental ballistic missile. President Zelenskyy said that examinations of this weapon are currently underway.
About 10,900 North Korean troops are deployed in the Kursk region of Russia as part of the airborne forces and marines. Some of them are already involved in hostilities against Ukraine.
The Russian Minister of Environmental Protection delivered more than 70 animals to Pyongyang, including a lion and two bears. The gift came after reports of the DPRK sending thousands of soldiers to take part in the fighting in Ukraine.
North Korea and the terrorist country signed a protocol on cooperation in trade, economic, scientific and technical issues. The parties agreed to increase charter flights that will connect not only border regions but also major cities in russia.
For the first time, Ukraine has used British Storm Shadow cruise missiles to strike Russian territory. Permission to use the missiles was granted in response to Russia's involvement of North Korean troops.
The minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine called changes in the nuclear doctrine of the Russian Federation another blackmail. Sibiga urged not to succumb to intimidation and stressed the need to force the Russian Federation to peace.
IISS reports on a large-scale expansion of Russia's capacity to produce solid-fuel rocket engines at five sites. This could allow Russia to replenish its arsenal of missiles for war against Ukraine and threaten NATO.
Colonel-General Kim Yong Bok, deputy head of the General Staff of the KNA, arrived in Russia among 500 officers. His specific mission is unknown, he previously commanded the DPRK Special Forces Corps.
North Korea has supplied Russia with 170-mm self-propelled guns and 240-mm multiple launch rocket systems. About 11,000 North Korean troops have arrived in the Kursk region and are already taking part in the fighting.
ATES agents detected the movement of decommissioned Msta-S self-propelled artillery systems in the Krasnodar Territory. The transportation of North Korean self-propelled artillery systems was also recorded, indicating a serious shortage of artillery in the Russian military.
At the G20 summit, the French president called on Xi Jinping to help prevent nuclear escalation by Russia. Macron also expressed concern about military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.
NATO Secretary General Rutte says restrictions on the use of weapons supplied to Ukraine are inappropriate.
The Estonian Foreign Minister said that a new stage of Western support for Ukraine is needed. According to him, Europe may need to deploy troops in Ukraine after the end of hostilities.
The President of Lithuania had a phone conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump to discuss support for Ukraine and defense partnership. The leaders also discussed the threats posed by the cooperation of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.
The foreign ministers of six leading European countries issued a joint statement on strengthening NATO and supporting Ukraine. They identified eight key areas for countering Russian aggression and strengthening European security.
Mark Rutte explained that if Russia wins, it will become stronger territorially and militarily, which will pose a direct threat to the West. He emphasized the importance of Ukraine's victory, especially given North Korea's interference.
The NATO Secretary General called for increased assistance to Ukraine amid support for Russia from the DPRK, China, and Iran. On the thousandth day of the full-scale invasion, EU defense ministers were to discuss this issue.
The Verkhovna Rada adopts an appeal to international partners with 17 key appeals. 324 MPs voted to increase support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia.
President Zelenskyy tells the European Parliament that Putin is using DPRK troops in the war in Ukraine. According to him, the number of North Korean soldiers could reach 100,000.
Russia has begun production of mobile shelters to protect against nuclear and chemical weapons. The production is carried out in Dzerzhinsk with the support of the state due to the lack of available shelters.
Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use American long-range weapons to strike targets in Russia. According to the US Assistant Secretary of State, this may force Russia to enter into peace talks.
The French President approved the US authorization for Ukraine to use US weapons on the territory of Russia. The decision was made in response to Russia's escalation and involvement of the North Korean military.
The 67th arsenal of the Russian Armed Forces in the Bryansk region was hit. The warehouse stored military weapons, including artillery ammunition from the DPRK, CABs, anti-aircraft missiles and MLRS ammunition.
The Pentagon estimates that more than 11,000 North Koreans are heading to Kursk. There is reason to believe that they may be involved in hostilities on the side of Russia.
Trump's representatives consider granting Ukraine ATACMS a step toward escalating the conflict. They emphasize the need to find ways to end the war through negotiations.
