Ukraine war live updates: Allies condemn Russia for exploiting UN Security Council membership; Kharkiv hotel attacked, 11 injured

Ukraine’s international allies have accused Russia of acquiring weapons from North Korea in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. The U.S. and several other countries stated that Russia’s actions exploit its position as a permanent member of the Security Council. The allies also condemned the alleged import of North Korean missiles to Russia. Meanwhile, Pope Francis expressed concern that the war in Ukraine may be forgotten and called for peaceful solutions to the conflict. In other news, a hotel in Ukraine’s Kharkiv was hit by two Russian missiles, injuring 11 people. Ukraine and Lithuania have signed a defense support agreement, and Italy’s defense minister emphasized the need for diplomatic action to facilitate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Experts predict little change in the conflict unless Western support for Ukraine diminishes. The U.S. and its Western allies also condemned the arms transfers between North Korea and Russia.