Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had been briefed by Ukrainian intelligence services about what he described as North Korea's "effective involvement" in Russia's war in his country.

North Korea is sending arms and soldiers to support Russian troops, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. He made the comments on Sunday during his daily address to the nation, adding Ukraine's relations with western partners must develop to keep the opposing alliance at bay.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that North Korea is de facto supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine.

Zelenskyy accused North Korea of supplying troops to Russia, highlighting escalating military ties and urging more Western support.