Russia tests Yars missiles in drills near Moscow, signaling nuclear deterrence amid Ukraine conflict, raising concerns of nuclear escalation.

Russia's president Vladimir Putin and North Korea's dictator Kim Jong-un have signed a secret 'mutual aid agreement' for ammunition and missiles, as well as military personnel

During a meeting in Pyongyang in June, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a pact stipulating mutual military assistance if either country is attacked, in what was considered the two countries’ biggest defense deal since the end of the Cold War.

The first 1,500 troops arrive in Russia ahead of going to Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency has said.

The 29-year-old Newbridge native and former Defence Forces member died in September while in combat with Russian forces in Ukraine.

South Korean intelligence agency estimates the North could send around 12,000 soldiers in total.

South Korean intelligence reports North Korea sent troops to support Russia in Ukraine, raising concerns of global conflict.

The Prime Minister admitted Ukraine was facing 'a difficult winter' as Russia continues its barbaric assault.

Ukrainian news reports say the returnees include Ukrainian journalist and rights advocate Maksym Butkevych.

Russia and Ukraine carried out a new exchange of prisoners of war, each side bringing home 95 prisoners in an agreement in which the United Arab Emirates acted as mediator.

North Korea accuses South Korea of flying drones over Pyongyang, threatening retaliation if it happens again.