"Putin Considers Arming North Korea Amid Rising Tensions"

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened to arm North Korea if South Korea decides to provide weapons to Ukraine, escalating tensions in the region. This follows a new mutual defense pact between Russia and North Korea, which has alarmed Western officials. South Korea, which has so far only provided non-lethal aid to Ukraine, is reconsidering its stance. The U.S. and South Korea have accused North Korea of already supplying Russia with ammunition and missiles for use in Ukraine, which both Moscow and Pyongyang deny. The situation has further strained relations on the Korean Peninsula, with recent border incidents and military posturing.