U.S. confirms North Korea sends troops to support Russia in Ukraine conflict

The U.S. confirmed that North Korea has sent troops to support Russia in the Ukraine conflict. However, key allies of Russia, including Belarus and China, have expressed concerns about this move, suggesting it could escalate the situation. Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko stated that involving foreign troops would be a bad idea, while Chinese President Xi Jinping called for de-escalation and preventing the war from spreading. Experts doubt the effectiveness of North Korean troops, citing their lack of recent combat experience and logistical issues. Despite these concerns, North Korean soldiers are reportedly training in Russia and may be deployed soon. The U.S. has warned that any North Korean troops would be treated as legitimate targets by Ukraine.