North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has directed his military to maintain full readiness for real war, urging forces to develop the capability to annihilate enemies in combat. He issued the order while observing a live-fire artillery drill. The warning comes amid increasing North Korean military support for Russia in the Ukraine war. Intelligence reports suggest Pyongyang has sent weapons and troops, with hundreds reportedly killed. Kim also pledged full backing for Moscow and signed a mutual defense pact with Putin during a rare summit.