South Korea said it’s willing to accept any North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine who express a desire to defect to the South, an idea that emerges amid reports of thousands of North Korean soldiers sustaining casualties in support of Russian troops.

Ukrainian forces have reportedly destroyed a North Korean howitzer in a major blow to Putin's army. North Korea's President Kim Jong un has sent around 12,000 troops to Russia, as part of a security deal he signed with the Kremlin last year.

North Korea has deployed thousands of troops to support Russian forces fighting in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian, U.S. and South Korean assessments, Pyongyang's first major involvement in a war since the 1950s.

North Korean soldiers in Ukraine held in solitary confinement after being captured last month - Anadolu Ajansı

Russia’s ambassador to North Korea said that its Asian ally is also hosting Russian children orphaned by its war against Ukraine, as the two nations deepen ties.

As the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, Ukrainians reflect on the resilience and cultural shifts inspired by their ongoing struggle. Commemorations across major cities throughout the world will include theatrical performances,

Ukraine is struggling to fight an existential war of defense, trying to hold back the nearly 3-year-old all-out invasion by Russia. Whereas, Russian forces are breaching key defence lines in eastern offensive.