A top North Korean military official criticized the United States for its military assistance to Ukraine, backing Moscow in the conflict, as reported by state media KCNA.
Analysts suggest a recent pact between Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong-un could lead to an arms trade and anti-US alliance between the two countries.
Pak Jong-chon warned of a potential “new world war” if the US pushed Ukraine towards conflict with Russia, while South Korea, the US, and Japan condemned the growing military ties between North Korea and Russia.
Reports suggest Russia received artillery shells from North Korea, and North Korea plans to send forces for reconstruction in Russia-held Ukrainian territories, possibly sparking friction with China.