The deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine would be a sign of Russian desperation more than two-and-a-half years into its full-scale invasion of its neighbour, Finland's President Alexander Stubb told Reuters on Tuesday.

Reports suggest North Korean troops may be deployed in Ukraine, indicating Russia's escalating desperation in its prolonged conflict with Ukraine. Finnish President Stubb highlights Russia's reliance on North Korea and Iran for military support,

Rep. Mike Turner, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said the U.S. should 'seriously consider' direct involvement.

Russian lawmakers have ratified a pact with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes even as the U.S. confirmed the deployment of 3,000 North Korean troops to Russia

South Korea’s president says his government “won’t sit idle” as North Korea allegedly sends troops to support Russia’s war on Ukraine

The Biden administration said that at least 3,000 North Korean troops are training in Russia, though it remains unclear if they’ll join the war.

The United States, South Korea, Britain and Ukraine say North Korea has sent troops to Russia for possible deployment in Ukraine, a move that the White House said on Wednesday is in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed Wednesday the U.S. has evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia.

So far, South Korea has helped Ukraine by providing arms to the U.S. and other countries. But South Korea's government said that could change with North Korean troops deploying for Russia.