Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that the deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia is internationalizing the war. Western leaders express concerns about escalating tensions, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. Finland's president notes that North Korea's troop dispatch contradicts China's stance. Zelenskyy reports that 3,000 North Korean soldiers are near the Ukrainian front, with expectations of an increase to 12,000. The Pentagon confirms a small number of North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region. South Korea warns of potential arms support to Ukraine in response to North Korea's actions. Meanwhile, Russian attacks continue in Ukraine, resulting in casualties.