Kevin Rudd calls on China to urge North Korea to halt military support for Russia

Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the U.S., has called on China to pressure North Korea to stop its military support for Russia in the Ukraine war. He emphasized the need for North Korea to "cease and desist." The White House reported that North Korea has sent at least 3,000 soldiers to eastern Russia since early October. This marks a significant escalation, as it is the first time a foreign army has been deployed in the conflict. Rudd noted that North Korean involvement highlights Russia's military weaknesses and its increasing dependence on support from adversarial nations.