On April 28, Russia launched nearly 150 attacks on Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties. Notably, North Korea confirmed it sent troops to aid Russian forces, prompting alarm from the US. President Trump expressed disappointment over ongoing missile strikes and hinted at a shift in his stance towards Putin, suggesting potential compromises regarding Crimea. Secretary of State Rubio indicated the US might withdraw from ceasefire negotiations if no progress occurs, while Russia's Lavrov emphasized readiness for negotiation, albeit with unresolved issues to address.
North Korea confirmed for the first time on Monday that it had dispatched troops to fight alongside the Russian military to help retake parts of the Kursk region occupied by Ukrainian forces.
The US State Department expressed alarm over the admission and called for Pyongyang to immediately end its military support for Russia.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the Trump administration could pull out of ceasefire talks unless progress is made soon.
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov stated Moscow's readiness for a negotiated settlement but noted that there were unresolved elements.
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