The United States and its partners condemned arms transfers between Russia and North Korea.
A joint statement issued by the United States and its allies condemned arms transfers between Russia and North Korea.
The statement pointed to Russia’s acquisition of North Korean ballistic missiles and their use against Ukraine on December 30 and January 2, as reported by Reuters.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with President Vladimir Putin in Russia last September, and there have been several visits by senior Russian officials to Pyongyang.
Concerns have been raised about the potential implications of this pact for global security.
Experts suggest that it could escalate tensions in the already volatile Korean Peninsula, impacting neighbouring countries and raising the risk of conflict.
Recently declassified intelligence cited by the White House revealed that Russia utilised short-range ballistic missiles sourced from North Korea for multiple strikes against Ukraine.
The joint statement expressed deep concerns about the security implications of this cooperation in Europe, on the Korean Peninsula, across the Indo-Pacific region, and globally.
Signed by the U.S., the UK, the EU, Australia, Germany, Canada, and nearly 40 other partner nations, it strongly condemned North Korea’s export and Russia’s procurement of ballistic missiles.
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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov responded with “No comment” when asked about the accusations during a call with reporters.
Such a partnership would undoubtedly raise alarm bells among world leaders, as it poses a significant threat to the delicate balance of power in the region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that new peace talks with Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi later this week. The discussions are part of U.S.-led efforts to find a path toward ending the ongoing war.
Zelenskyy emphasised that Ukraine is prepared for meaningful dialogue aimed at achieving peace. The announcement comes after weeks of uncertainty over the timing of the meeting.
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff described prior discussions with Russian officials as productive, though major disagreements over territorial issues remain unresolved.
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The U.S. has ramped up its naval presence in the Middle East in response to mounting threats, amid speculation over Iran’s next moves. Iranian officials have denied claims of imminent naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, adding to global uncertainty.
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The world number one beat Novak Djokovic in a thrilling four-set match, finishing 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5. Djokovic missed out on claiming his 25th Grand Slam title. To mark the milestone, Alcaraz revealed he plans to add a new tattoo of a kangaroo on his leg, joining his existing Eiffel Tower and Wimbledon strawberry tattoos.
