The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has escalated with reports of the first clashes between Ukrainian forces and up to 15,000 North Korean soldiers allegedly deployed in the Russian region of Kursk. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umjerow confirmed the skirmishes, noting that North Korean soldiers may be disguising themselves as members of the Siberian Buryat ethnic group within the Russian military. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for a strong global response, emphasizing the potential for increased instability. The developments come amid a military pact between Russia and North Korea, deepening their cooperative military efforts.

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