The White House reports that North Korea has provided Russia with weapons for use in the conflict in Ukraine, confirming long-standing concerns held by the United States. Last month, diplomatic talks took place between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, raising suspicions about potential arms transfers.
According to Washington, over a thousand containers of weaponry have been transported to Russia from North Korea. White House spokesperson John Kirby has strongly condemned these deliveries and affirmed the U.S.’s commitment to closely monitoring any further shipments of weapons to Russia.
Recent satellite images, as revealed by the Beyond Parallel research center, displayed a significant number of freight wagons amassed near the border between North Korea and Russia. An anonymous source within the U.S. government further informed CBS that these deliveries had indeed commenced.
The concern lies in the possibility that Russia might utilize these weapons in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. The war has proven to be protracted and resource-intensive, with Ukraine receiving substantial military support from Western allies. The influx of North Korean-supplied weapons to Russia could further complicate the situation in Ukraine.
About the author: Rick Culpepper
Rick Culpepper is of those journalists who dig the topic to the very bottom. He is often late with the delivery of the piece, but always does it perfectly. In his spare time, he collects data for one of the most high-profile investigations of corruption in the EU.
