Russia is desperately trying to strengthen relations with the DPRK and Iran, which can provide it with what it needs to continue its aggressive war against Ukraine. At the same time, the United States will do everything possible to stop the supply of weapons from these countries.
This was stated by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken at a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
Putin’s visit to North Korea: reaction of the US State Department
— We will continue to do everything we can to stop the support provided by countries like Iran and North Korea, — he emphasized, commenting on today's visit of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to the DPRK.
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According to him, North Korea provides significant amounts of ammunition to Russia, as well as other weapons for use in Ukraine, as does Iran, which supplies, in particular, drones.
— We are very concerned about this because this is what keeps the war going. And the fastest way to end the war — it will deprive Putin of the idea that he can survive Ukraine and all its allies, and also, if he knows that the fuel he needs for his war machine will no longer be available, — Blinken noted.
Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea today, where he is to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
As The Whashington Post writes, it is likely that the two dictators will discuss increasing military cooperation, in particular, Putin will ask for additional weapons from the DPRK.
