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Posted 9/16/2023, 7:03:00 PM

U.S. general: North Korea may send ammunition to Russia, but impact unclear

North Korea may provide Soviet-era artillery ammunition to Russia, but unclear how much or how soon, says U.S. Gen. Mark Milley. Probably won't make a big difference.
Milley attending NATO meetings in Norway to discuss support for Ukraine. Ukraine forces making slow progress in counteroffensive.
Ukraine needs more advanced weapons but strains on production increasing costs and decreasing stocks for donor countries.
U.S. lawmakers divided on additional Ukraine aid with some conservatives seeking to stop funds.
At NATO meeting, leaders will also discuss lessons from Ukraine war and implications for Indo-Pacific, with focus on potential China threat.

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Posted 9/16/2023, 7:03:00 PM

U.S. general: North Korea may send ammunition to Russia, but impact unclear

North Korea may provide Soviet-era artillery ammunition to Russia, but unclear how much or how soon, says U.S. Gen. Mark Milley. Probably won't make a big difference.
Milley attending NATO meetings in Norway to discuss support for Ukraine. Ukraine forces making slow progress in counteroffensive.
Ukraine needs more advanced weapons but strains on production increasing costs and decreasing stocks for donor countries.
U.S. lawmakers divided on additional Ukraine aid with some conservatives seeking to stop funds.
At NATO meeting, leaders will also discuss lessons from Ukraine war and implications for Indo-Pacific, with focus on potential China threat.

apnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Ukraine updates: US warns North Korea against arming Russia

The US has warned North Korea that it will face consequences if it supplies weapons to Russia for its war in Ukraine, with concerns raised about potential cooperation between the two countries.

9/9/2023

Russia's Military Rebuild Hampered by Losses in Ukraine

Russia may be able to increase artillery production but still falls short of its needs for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to a Western official.

9/11/2023

Biden Weighs Sending Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine Ahead of UN Meeting

9/11/2023

Putin Seeks Weapons from North Korea to Aid Ukraine Invasion, But Unlikely to Shift War's Course

9/13/2023

Russia-North Korea Deal Could Prolong Ukraine War and Escalate Asian Arms Race

An alliance between North Korea and Russia could impact the conflict in Ukraine by providing Russia with additional weapons and potentially escalate the nuclear arms race in Asia.

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Russia Turns to North Korea for Ammunition and Aid as Ukraine War Drags On

The North Korea-Russia summit raises concerns that Kim Jong Un may supply much-needed ammunition to Moscow's war effort in Ukraine, potentially affecting the conflict's outcome.

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North Korea has delivered over 1000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia, according to the White House, in the midst of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.