North Korea rejected criticism from the US and its allies regarding its military support for Russia in the Ukraine conflict. North Korean troops are reportedly fighting alongside Russian forces. Several hundred North Korean casualties have been reported. The US and allies urged North Korea to withdraw troops and cease assisting Russia.
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