US says thousands of North Korean troops are close to Ukraine border

The Biden administration reported about 8,000 North Korean soldiers stationed in Russia's Kursk region near Ukraine. They are allegedly preparing to assist Russian forces in combat with Ukrainian troops.

This revelation came during a UN Security Council meeting where the U.S. condemned the growing military ties between Russia and North Korea. Deputy U.S. Ambassador Robert Wood questioned Russia's assertion that no North Korean troops are present. The Russian representative did not respond, and the meeting was adjourned.