US reports 3,000 North Korean troops training in Russia

The United States reported that at least 3,000 North Korean troops are currently training in Russia. This marks a significant escalation in military cooperation between North Korea and Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The troops were transported by ship to Vladivostok and are training at various military sites in eastern Russia. The U.S. warned that if these soldiers engage in combat, they would be considered legitimate targets by Ukraine. International concerns are rising, with South Korea stating that North Korea plans to send up to 10,000 soldiers by December. Germany has summoned North Korea's envoy to express its worries, while Ukraine has urged North Korean troops to avoid combat.