U.S. officials have accused North Korea and Russia of engaging in military cooperation. The extent and nature of the alleged supply between North Korea and Russia remain unclear, raising questions about their relationship.
North Korea and Russia Engaged in Military Cooperation?
According to BBC, U.S. officials have claimed that North Korea and Russia have engaged in military cooperation which raised questions about the the two countries’ relationship.
To provide more details about the accusation, the US intelligence agencies have tracked the deliveries that allegedly took place between September 7th and October 1st.
It is worth noting that the North Korean government released a photo showing the equipment and munitions, which are believed to be artillery shells and missiles, being transported to Russia, for the purpose of supporting the invasion of Ukraine.
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U.S. Condemns North Korea and Russia’s Military Cooperation
VOA reports that following Russia’s military intervention in Ukraine in 2022, the White House has repeatedly voiced its apprehension regarding the military cooperation between North Korea and Russia in providing weapons and ammunition to Russia.
Moreover, the U.S. stated that they condemned North Korea and Russia’s military cooperation, even more so providing military equipment that will be used to attack Ukrainian cities and kill Ukrainian civilians.