“North Korea, accused of illegally supplying arms to Russia, said on Sunday that $8 billion in US military aid to Ukraine was an “unbelievable mistake” and a fire play against the nuclear-armed Federation.”, — write: www.pravda.com.ua
North Korea, accused of illegally supplying arms to Russia, said on Sunday that $8 billion in US military aid to Ukraine was an “unbelievable mistake” and a fire play against the nuclear-armed Federation.
Source: Reuters citing the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA)
Details: US President Joe Biden announced new aid as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi visited Washington to help Kiev defend itself, including longer-range weapons that will increase the ability to strike Russia from safer distances.
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said that Washington is escalating the conflict in Ukraine and putting all of Europe on the brink of nuclear war.
Direct speech Kim Yo Jong said in a statement released by KCNA: “The United States and the West should not dismiss or underestimate Russia’s serious warning.”
“Are the United States and the West really capable of dealing with the consequences of recklessly playing with fire against Russia, which is a nuclear superpower.”
Details: Kim Yo Jong questioned the ability of the US and the West to “deal with the consequences” of what she said were “playing with fire against Russia”.
The ruler of the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin, has repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons if the West allows long-range weapons to be used against Russia.
The publication recalls that North Korea and Russia have dramatically improved their ties over the past year: their leaders met twice and agreed on a “comprehensive strategic partnership” that includes mutual defense commitments.
According to the US, North Korea has sent at least 16,500 containers of weapons to Russia since last September, and Russia has fired missiles from these shipments into Ukraine.
However, both North Korea and Russia deny any illegal arms trade.