A research paper written by two of Trump’s former national security chiefs in May said the US should continue its weapons supply to Ukraine, but make the support conditional on Kyiv entering peace talks with Russia.

Trump, who has spoken of his good relations with President Vladimir Putin, has repeatedly said—without elaborating—that he could bring a swift end to the almost three-year conflict.

"We believe that the DPRK [Democratic People's Republic of Korea] has sent around 10,000 soldiers in total to train in eastern Russia," Deputy Pentagon press secretary Sabrina Singh said.

As North Korea inches closer to joining Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China seems to be experiencing a moment of reflection about their choice of friends.

The U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation after North Korea sent thousands of troops to aid Moscow’s war against Ukraine.