North Korean troops have reportedly joined Russia’s forces near Ukraine’s front lines, an escalation that underscores the growing alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang, highlighting the convergence of these authoritarian powers, Newsweek reported.

North Korean soldiers have been deployed to new regions near the Ukrainian border to bolster Russian forces, according to Ukrainian and U.S. officials. The development marks a shift in the war, highlighting deepening ties between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un amid escalating hostilities.

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh stated on Monday that approximately 11,000 North Korean troops have been observed entering Russia’s Kursk region.

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