Russian Federation Obtains Weapons from North Korea for War Against Ukraine
According to RBK-Ukraine, the Russian Federation has purchased over 11 thousand containers of weapons from North Korea for use in the war against Ukraine. This information was confirmed by US Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Robert Wood.
Russian Forces Using North Korean Ballistic Missiles to Shell Ukraine
Wood stated that Russian forces are using ballistic missiles of North Korean origin to shell Ukrainian territory. He clarified that more than a dozen such incidents have been officially recorded.
Russia Violates Arms Embargo by Procuring Ammunition from North Korea
Among other things, Wood noted that Russia, in violation of the arms embargo, has procured over 11 thousand containers of ammunition and other military materials from North Korea.
Russia Increasingly Reliant on North Korea for Military Support
Recently, Russia has become increasingly reliant on military support from North Korea. This process began last year after a personal meeting between dictator Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Following this meeting, Russia began actively acquiring military equipment from its partner.
