U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller stated this during a briefing.
He was asked whether joint actions from allies are necessary in response to the actions of North Korea and Russia. Miller replied that consultations are ongoing with Ukrainians and other U.S. allies regarding this matter.
However, he mentioned that the content of these discussions would remain private and he would not comment on the potential reactions of allies.
Nevertheless, he added that the U.S. has also communicated with China to clearly convey that we are concerned about the destabilizing actions of Russia and North Korea. Beijing was informed that as an "influential voice in the region," it should be "worried" about Moscow and Pyongyang's actions "that undermine stability and security."
Earlier, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte had also stated that the Alliance “is actively consulting” with Ukraine and other partners regarding North Korea's “increasing involvement” in Russia's war against Ukraine.
Against this backdrop, the North Atlantic Council discussed the need for further strengthening military support for Ukraine.
On October 22, President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that he received information about Russia's preparation of two units from North Korean military. These may consist of two brigades, each with 6,000 personnel. Prior to this, North Korean soldiers were filmed at a military unit of the 127th Motorized Rifle Division of the Russian Federation in the village of Sergeevka, Primorsky Krai.
By October 24, the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine confirmed the arrival of the first North Korean units in the Kursk region. Ukrainian intelligence believes that North Korean troops will be deployed in combat zones against Ukraine as early as October 27-28.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin does not deny the presence of North Korean military personnel in Russia, citing the partnership agreement between Russia and North Korea. According to him, how the countries will implement the terms of this agreement is “our business”.
Amid this, South Korean media reported that South Korea may consider supplying offensive weapons to Ukraine and could even send its personnel to interrogate prisoners from North Korea.