Kim Jong Un's Russia Visit Raises Concerns Amid Ukraine War and North Korea's Growing Confidence

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues his visit to Russia, where he reviewed advanced Russian weapons, including a hypersonic missile system. Meanwhile, UNESCO has added two major historical sites in Ukraine, St Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv and the medieval center of Lviv, to its list of sites in danger due to the ongoing conflict. The decision has no enforcement mechanism but could help deter Russian attacks. Russia is suspected of wanting to buy weapons from North Korea for the conflict in Ukraine, while concerns are raised about Russia stockpiling air-launched cruise missiles (ALCMs) that could be used against Ukrainian infrastructure targets over the winter.