Zelensky tells allies 'not to hide' if N. Korea fights in war

KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on allies on Oct 22 "not to hide" and to respond to evidence of North Korean involvement in Russia's war in Ukraine.

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He said in his nightly address that Ukraine had information about the preparation of two units - possibly up to 12,000 North Korean troops - to take part in the war alongside Russian forces.

"This is a challenge, but we know how to respond to this challenge. It is important that partners do not hide from this challenge as well," Mr Zelensky said.

The head of Ukraine's Main Directorate of Intelligence told US publication The War Zone that Kyiv expected North Korean forces to turn up on Oct 23 in Russia's southern Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces launched an incursion in August.