North Korean troops seem to temporarily withdraw from one section of front in Kursk Oblast, military says Russia claims to capture Velyka Novosilka, Ukraine admits partial retreat but says battles ongoing Russia intensifies attacks near Pokrovsk,

Troops from North Korea appear to have fallen back from Russia's frontline after suffering heavy losses when engaging Ukrainian forces.

As whispers of North Korean soldiers joining the conflict in Ukraine circulate, experts and officials analyze the likelihood and potential implications of such a development. The report delves into the evolving alliances between Pyongyang and Moscow,