NATO has criticized the deployment of North Korean soldiers in Ukraine, describing it as a dangerous escalation of support for Russia’s aggression. In recent developments, U.S. defense officials confirmed that private military contractors will provide maintenance support for U.S. weapons systems in Ukraine, ensuring efficient operations at the front lines. Meanwhile, intense clashes continue along eastern Ukraine, with numerous Russian assaults reported. NATO allies, including Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea, have joined in condemnation, citing intelligence reports indicating over 10,000 North Korean troops are involved in the conflict.