North Korea has supplied around 6.5 million artillery shells of various calibers to Russia to support its war with Ukraine, along with 600 missile launchers and weapons systems, a Ukrainian intelligence agency has said.

US President Donald Trump is seeking fresh talks with North Korea on its nuclear program, returning to the direct engagement seen during his first term. US President Donald Trump, who began his second term in January,

North Korean troops had fought alongside Russia since late 2024. They saw combat in Russia's Kursk Oblast but didn't cross into Ukraine. That might soon change. Ukrainian officials assess that North Korea has additionally deployed 20,

Ukrainian units have been uploading clips of their FPV drone attacks on Pyongyang's rocket launchers, which are designed with their missiles exposed.

North Korea and its leader, Kim Jong Un, will continue to "unconditionally support and encourage" Russia's war in Ukraine, according to state media.

North Korea is set to treble the number of its troops fighting for Russia along the front lines with Ukraine, sending an additional 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers to assist Moscow, according to an intelligence assessment from Ukrainian officials.

Kim Yo Jong's statement suggested North Korea would only return to talks if the US rewards it for a partial surrender of its nuclear capability.

Experts say the comments suggest that North Korea has no plan to return to diplomacy with South Korea and the U.S.