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.

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8/28/2023

Former US Spy Predicts Kim Jong Un Most Likely To Use Nuclear Weapons

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9/7/2023

VP Harris says it would be 'huge mistake' for North Korea to give military support to Russia

Vice President Kamala Harris warns that it would be a "huge mistake" for North Korea to provide military support to Russia during the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, stating that it will further isolate both countries.

9/11/2023

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

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9/11/2023

Ukraine Races Against Winter Weather in Counteroffensive as U.S. Urges Faster Gains

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9/12/2023

Kim Jong Un Visits Putin Seeking Aid and Weapons Despite Sanctions

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9/13/2023

Kim Pledges North Korea Support for Russia; Large Russian Warship Hit in Overnight Ukrainian Strike; China Confirms Vatican Envoy Visiting to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

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9/13/2023

Putin and Kim Meet at Remote Spaceport, Raising Fears of Military Alliance

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia has raised concerns that he may provide military support to President Putin's war in Ukraine.

9/13/2023

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9/14/2023

Kim Jong-un Meets Putin to Discuss North Korea-Russia Alliance Amid Ukraine War

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9/14/2023

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

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9/15/2023

Putin and Lukashenko Meet in Sochi, Discuss Ukraine Situation and Prospects for Russia-Belarus-North Korea Cooperation

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed the possibility of Belarus joining Russia's efforts to revive an old alliance with North Korea after Putin's recent summit with Kim Jong Un, but there are concerns that this could violate U.N. sanctions against Pyongyang.

9/15/2023

Kim and Putin Bond Over Missiles and Space as North Korea and Russia Seek Closer Ties Amid Shared Isolation

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9/16/2023

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

North Korea's potential supply of artillery munitions to Russia for the war in Ukraine is unlikely to have a major impact, according to Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

9/19/2023

U.S. Distrusts Claims of No Arms Deals Between Russia and North Korea, Warns of UN Violations

The United States is skeptical of Russia and North Korea's denial of any arms deals, emphasizing that such actions would violate a UN Security Council resolution and warrant a response from the US.