Russia is strengthening its military ties with North Korea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned, as he reiterated a plea for more sustained supplies for his country’s forces.

Increasing alliance between Russia and North Korea goes beyond transferring weapons, Ukraine leader says; Belarusian president says Putin’s nuclear weapons threat will ‘cool the ardour’ of Western adversaries.

North Korea is sending arms and soldiers to support Russian troops, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. He made the comments on Sunday during his daily address to the nation, adding Ukraine's relations with western partners must develop to keep the opposing alliance at bay.