North Korea, facing allegations of illicitly supplying arms to Russia, declared on Sunday that the U.S. military assistance of $8 billion to Ukraine constitutes “an incredible mistake” and is a dangerous provocation against the nuclear-armed Russia.
President Joe Biden unveiled this new aid package during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy‘s visit to Washington, aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including the provision of longer-range weaponry to enable strikes on Russia from greater distances.
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, asserted that the United States is exacerbating the conflict in Ukraine and pushing Europe toward the edge of nuclear confrontation.
“The United States and its allies should not overlook or underestimate the serious warnings from Russia,” Kim stated in a release by the state-run news agency KCNA.
“Can the United States and its allies truly manage the repercussions of their reckless actions against Russia, a nuclear superpower?” she questioned.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning regarding the potential use of nuclear weapons in response to missile attacks on Russia, stating that any assault against the nation, particularly if supported by a nuclear power, would be regarded as a collective attack.
Kim, a prominent figure in North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party, criticized the ongoing military support for Ukrainian President Zelenskiy, labeling it a perilous and reckless gamble. She described the recent announcement of $8 billion in military aid as “an incredible mistake and foolish act.”
Kim’s statements are often seen as reflecting the views of North Korea’s supreme leader on political and security issues. Over the past year, North Korea and Russia have significantly strengthened their relationship, with their leaders meeting twice and establishing a “comprehensive strategic partnership” that includes a mutual defense agreement.
According to U.S. reports, North Korea has supplied Russia with at least 16,500 containers of weapons since September of the previous year, and Russia has utilized these shipments to launch missiles against Ukraine. Both nations, however, deny any involvement in illegal arms trading.
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