Russian officials confirmed for the first time publicly that North Korean soldiers have been fighting alongside them in the war in Ukraine, as U.S. President Donald Trump shows his patience is running thin with Russia on peace talks in Ukraine.

Russia announced the liberation of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces, with North Korean troops playing a significant role. Ukraine disputes this claim, stating that fighting is still ongoing.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia used a North Korean ballistic missile in deadly Kyiv attack that killed 12 and wounded dozens.

At least 12 dead, 90 wounded in Kyiv, officials say Trump says pressuring Moscow, next few days will be very important US president says peace deal 'very close' 'Moving in right direction,' Russia foreign minister says Ukraine says North Korean ballistic missile used against Kyiv KYIV/WASHINGTON,

US President Donald Trump has said he is "not happy" with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv and that President Vladimir Putin should "stop" - but has not said if further action might be taken against Russia.