The recently signed mutual defense treaty could be used to justify thewidening of the war in Ukraine, as the U.S. says North Korean and Russian troops are already battling Ukrainian forces.

When asked about the reaction to the ratification of the strategic partnership agreement between Russia and North Korea, which reportedly led to the deployment of North Korean soldiers to fight against Ukraine,

Ukraine’s allies will look to pressure China over North Korea’s growing support for Russia’s war during a Group of 20 Summit in Brazil, according to people familiar with the matter.