Zelenskyy: North Korea to send 10,000 more troops to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says North Korea is preparing to send an additional 10,000 troops to Russia, while Moscow plans to expand its army to 1.55 million soldiers. Zelenskyy stated over 8,000 North Korean soldiers are currently in Russia, with another 10,000 being selected for training. Russia reportedly pays with technology and has begun producing Shahed drones in North Korea. The announcements come amid diplomatic tensions with South Korea over the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war. Russia's military spending plans for 2027 are reportedly the highest since the invasion began.