Putin could have violated UN Security Council sanctions against the DPRK: what does this mean for Russia – ISW analysis

Putin could well have violated UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea/Illustrative collage of Channel 24

The day before, Kim Jong-un was in Russia on a visit. He met with Vladimir Putin. And the latter could violate UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea.

The Institute for the Study of War reflected on what this step could mean for Russia. Please note that from the public – Kim Jong-un returned home with several pieces of military-technical equipment.

Russia may fear more drastic restrictions

The report's authors draw attention to their preliminary considerations. They say thatRussia may be open to technological and defense cooperation with the DPRK.At the same time, Moscow is unlikely to provide physical systems, because it fears that this will entail further sanctions.

< p>Perhaps this is why Kim Jong Inwent home with body armor and a dronefor reconnaissance. At the same time, the Institute also recalls UN sanctions. They prohibit all member states from providing weapons and materiel to the DPRK.

At the same time, South Korean President Yun Suk-Yol said that Russian and North Korean military technicalagreements may violate sanctions adopted by the Security Council UNAccording to Yun, if information about the transactions is confirmed, it will be a violation of sanctions and illegal.

Meanwhile, the military expert noted that cooperation with the DPRK will not give Russia anything. Reserve Colonel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, instructor pilot Roman Svitan explained his thoughts.

Russia does not benefit from cooperation with the DPRK

Most likely, the aggressor will try, thanks to Korean shells, to restore its now depleted reserves. This could help Russia maintain the level (of artillery fire density – Channel 24) at which they are now, Svitan suggested.

He emphasized that the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not give the occupiers the opportunity to re-accumulate forces. This is why Russiais in dire need of freezing the war.This is what the occupiers are striving for in order to restore lost equipment.

Actually, this is why cooperation between Russia and the DPRK is unlikely to give it anything. At the same time, North Korea itself will pay the price after Ukraine’s victory if it helps the Kremlin.