U.S. reports 8,000 North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region

The Biden administration reported that about 8,000 North Korean troops are in Russia's Kursk region, near the Ukrainian border. This marks a significant increase from previous statements about "some" troops moving to the area. During a U.N. Security Council meeting, U.S. officials condemned the growing military ties between Russia and North Korea. The Russian representative did not respond to U.S. claims about the North Korean soldiers. This development raises concerns about the level of military cooperation between the two countries amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.