According to CoinMeta, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned that Russian President Putin is preparing to escalate the war by introducing North Korean military equipment. He called on international partners to increase sanctions pressure on Moscow and to provide more air defense support for Kiev. Zelenskyy's comments came after deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine, during which Ukraine also launched long-range drone strikes on Russian territory, targeting retail giant Wildberries. The city of Zaporizhzhia was hit by North Korean ballistic missiles on Monday evening, resulting in six deaths and nineteen injuries. Zelenskyy stated, "Every step Russia takes indicates that Moscow is not preparing for peace, but for escalation. The world needs to respond immediately." He emphasized that imposing additional sanctions and providing air defense assistance are key to achieving peace.