“Russia supplied North Korea with anti-aircraft missiles in exchange for sending troops to participate in the war against Ukraine, AP writes. Source: AP citing South Korean Defense Minister Shin Wonsik Details: On Friday, Shin said on an SBS television program that South Korea had determined that Russia had provided anti-aircraft missiles and other equipment to strengthen Pyongyang’s air defense network.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: AP citing South Korean Defense Minister Shin Wonsik
Details: On Friday, Shin said on an SBS television program that South Korea had determined that Russia had provided anti-aircraft missiles and other equipment to strengthen Pyongyang’s air defense network.
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Also, according to him, Russia has provided various economic assistance to North Korea.
The newspaper notes that Seoul and Washington have expressed concern over Russia’s possible transfer of sensitive nuclear and missile technologies to North Korea.
Prehistory:
- It was previously reported that since March 2024, Russia has supplied North Korea with more than a million barrels (56,000 tons) of oil, probably paying for military support.
- On November 10, The New York Times wrote that a group of 50,000 Russian and North Korean troops was preparing to launch a large-scale counteroffensive in the Kursk region.
- According to Bloomberg, North Korea may send a total of up to 100,000 troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine.