US "Closely Monitoring North Korea-Russia Arms Deals... Will Hold Responsible"

The U.S. government has repeatedly confirmed its policy to take appropriate measures in the event of arms transactions related to the summit between North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mesh Miller, State Department Spokesperson

State Department spokesperson Mesh Miller stated at a briefing on the 12th (local time) regarding the North Korea-Russia summit, "We have made it clear that North Korea providing weapons to Russia is a violation of multiple UN resolutions," adding, "This reflects the desperate situation Russia faces after a year and a half of invading Ukraine."

Spokesperson Miller added, "We will closely monitor what happens," and "If necessary, we will not hesitate to take measures to hold accountable those responsible."

Earlier, at a briefing the previous day, he emphasized, "We have aggressively enforced sanctions against any groups or countries supporting Russia's war," and "We will continue to enforce these sanctions and will not hesitate to impose new sanctions as appropriate."

Department of Defense spokesperson Patrick Ryder also urged at a briefing, "We call on North Korea to honor its previous commitment not to supply weapons to Russia," condemning, "Supplying weapons only prolongs the unnecessary war in Ukraine."

The U.S. has been openly warning of the consequences while disclosing the possibility of arms transactions between the North Korea-Russia leaders for over a week. Chairman Kim, who visited Russia, and President Putin are expected to hold a summit as early as the 13th to agree on North Korea providing large quantities and various types of ammunition for Russia's war efforts in Ukraine, as well as raw materials to be used in the Russian defense industry.

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