North Korea ballistic missile test and tensions with US, Japan, and South Korea

North Korea test fires ballistic missile; tensions rise with US, Japan, and South Korea; South Korea imposes travel ban on President Yoon after martial law declaration; Kim Jong Un's regime condemns South Korea as 'anti-communist outpost'; Yoon Suk-Yeoul impeached by South Korea's legislature

Escalating Tensions Between Russia, Ukraine, and North Korea

The Kremlin launched a new ballistic missile as a warning to Ukraine's Western allies, resulting in escalating threats from Putin and Kim Jong Un. Despite this, the US and European partners remain supportive of Kyiv. The new missile deployment and alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang have raised tensions, but Western officials downplay the intimidation efforts. The US and allies have relaxed restrictions on Kyiv and continue to support Ukraine despite Putin's threats.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Phoned During Live Briefing

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova was phoned during a live briefing and told not to comment on reports that Russia had fired a ballistic missile at Ukraine.