North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian defence minister Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of direct military intervention by the United States and Moscow is entitled to take action in self-defence,

North Korea said Russia's invasion of Ukraine was a "just war." Meanwhile Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel said Ukraine could consider "diplomatic solutions" to the war. DW has the latest.

Ukraine, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) also said Pyongyang had begun supplying Moscow with artillery systems last month.

Kim Jong Un reportedly emphasized that North Korea "will invariably support the policy of the Russian Federation to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity from the imperialists’ moves for hegemony.

"For the Republic of Korea, these actions pose a serious threat, as North Korean troops are gaining combat experience, which could present additional security challenges in the region in the future," Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said following his visit to South Korea.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with North Korean military and political leaders as the countries deepen their cooperation over Russia’s war in Ukraine.

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said that Russia has the right to stand its ground against Ukraine.Speaking to Russia’s defence minister, Kim stressed that Ukraine's use

South Korea’s president met a Ukraine delegation and called for a joint response to North Korea's sending soldiers to support Russia’s war on Ukraine.

The U.S., South Korea and others say North Korea has sent more than 10,000 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's visiting defense chief.