According to Ukraine's military intelligence, Russia's plans for the fall and winter include "the actual involvement of North Korea in the war," Zelensky said. The briefing also included updates on "Russia's relations with some other countries, that, unfortunately, are investing in prolonging the war," the president added. Zelensky warned on Oct. 13 that Russia and North Korea were deepening their alliance, saying that the partnership had escalated to the point where North Korea was sending personnel to Ukraine's front lines along with weapons. "This is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces," he said. The warning followed reports from South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-Hyun that North Korea is likely to deploy regular troops to Ukraine to aid Russia at the front.