Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the arrival of 11,000 North Korean soldiers in the Russian border region of Kursk, raising concerns over potential deployment into Ukraine. The U.S. Department of Defense corroborates the figure, highlighting a lack of response from Western allies. Amidst these tensions, the governor of Russia’s Rostov region, Vyacheslav Golubev, has unexpectedly resigned, citing a new position. In response to drone attacks from Ukraine, the Russian military reported significant interception of enemy drones, while discussions continue between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Foreign Minister regarding military cooperation.