The White House has repeatedly warned North Korea against making any arms deal with Russia, which would violate multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said last week that North Korea would “pay a price” in the international community if it were to provide Russia with weapons.
Russia has been casting about for international support as it struggles against a Ukrainian counteroffensive, turning to fellow U.S. adversaries including North Korea. Last month Kim and Putin exchanged letters pledging to increase their cooperation, according to U.S. officials and state media in both countries.
Experts say Russia would probably seek artillery munitions in exchange for providing energy and food aid to North Korea, where there areKim may also want Russian assistance in advancing North Korea’s submarine, ballistic and satellite technologies, said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul, South Korea.
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