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North Korean troops could potentially replace some Russian units on the Sumy or Kharkiv front, allowing those forces to redeploy toward the Lyman area. This was stated in a report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) dated September 16. According to ISW, a source reporting on the activities of Russia’s Northern Group of Forces said on September 16 that some Russian troops in northern Ukraine may leave their positions to reinforce Russian defenses near Lyman. The source claimed that North

The authorities of South Korea have asked the Russian Embassy to remove a massive banner displayed on the facade of its building in Seoul. The banner, written in Russian and reading “Victory will be ours,” appeared just ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. According to Reuters, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs formally conveyed its dissatisfaction to Russian diplomats. It remains unclear whether the embassy has issued any response to the request.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the country’s nuclear strike capabilities to be fully primed for action. According to Reuters, citing state-run media, North Korea recently conducted missile tests aimed at sending a warning to "hostile forces who seriously threaten security and heighten tensions," while also showcasing the nation’s "readiness across various nuclear operations." "True deterrence and defense lie in overwhelming strike power," Kim stated.