U.S., South Korea, and Japan to respond to threat posed by Russia-North Korea cooperation
Dictators Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin (Getty Images)
The United States, South Korea, and Japan express deep concern over military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, Sky News reports.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, along with his South Korean and Japanese counterparts, have voiced "serious concern" over discussions regarding military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, including the potential trade of weaponry.
As reported, during a brief meeting, the parties have agreed to respond firmly to any acts that threaten regional security in violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Blinken and his colleagues have expressed worries that the Russian Federation may attempt to acquire munitions from North Korea to replenish their dwindling supplies, likely stemming from the war in Ukraine.
Russia-North Korea cooperation
On September 13, Kim Jong Un and Russian leader Vladimir Putin held talks to discuss the strengthening of military cooperation. Additionally, Kim also met with Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Western media outlets have speculated that North Korea and Russia may have discussed the transfer of artillery ammunition to Russian terrorists. Meanwhile, The Economist alleges that Pyongyang has been supplying Moscow with artillery munitions and Katyusha missiles for over a year.
