Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed a plan to deploy North Korean troops to retake control of Kursk, a region in eastern Ukraine. The proposal allegedly aims to support Ukrainian separatists and counterbalance the influence of NATO and Western powers in the region. However, no official confirmation has been made by either side.

Source: https://www.ft.com/content/840398d0-fe98-4bc0-ad61-72e862578ced