**North Korean Troops Withdraw from Russian Front**
North Korean soldiers have temporarily stopped fighting in one part of Russia’s Kursk Oblast. This is according to Colonel Oleksandr Kindratenko, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian Special Operations Forces.
The North Korean troops had been deployed to support Russian forces in the region. However, they suffered heavy losses and are now taking time out from hostilities. It is believed that they will use this break to treat wounded soldiers, wait for reinforcements, and work on mistakes made during fighting in this sector.
A Ukrainian commander, known by the callsign “Puls”, said that North Korean troops were unaware of threats from drones and artillery. They attacked on foot in large groups, making them easy targets. There is also a language barrier between North Korean and Russian troops, which has led to North Korean soldiers targeting Russian positions.
**Casualties**
Over the past day, four civilians have been killed and seven injured as a result of Russian attacks against Ukraine. Ukrainian forces have suffered 1,430 casualties just over the past day.
**Belarus Election**
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has declared himself president for his seventh consecutive term in an election that was not considered free or fair by the international community.
**Ukraine News**
President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Poland to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp. Five men were injured as a result of a Russian artillery attack against Nikopol in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.
**International Reaction**
The EU chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, said that Russia’s war effort will continue to be funded by Moscow. Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Peter Szijjarto, announced that his country has received the requested guarantees regarding energy security.
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