North Korea's foreign minister visits Russia as Biden warns of escalating tensions

North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui has begun an official visit to Russia, according to state media. This trip follows a June 2024 summit agreement to strengthen ties between the two countries. Concerns are rising in the West about North Korean troops in Russia, with U.S. estimates now suggesting there are 10,000 soldiers, up from 3,000 last week. These troops are reportedly training in eastern Russia and may support Russian forces in Ukraine. President Biden described the situation as "very dangerous." Pentagon officials indicated that North Korean troops are moving closer to Ukraine, raising fears of their involvement in combat operations against Ukrainian forces.