Analysts at the Institute for the Study of War point out that Russia has become increasingly reliant on Iran and North Korea to support its war against Ukraine. Source: ISW Quote: "Russia appears to be relying more on Iran and North Korea to support its war in Ukraine.

New Zealand has announced a package of additional sanctions on Russian entities, as well as North Koreans, and support for Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction, as the war between two countries entered its fourth year on Monday.

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.