US Says Kim Jong-Un Seeks ‘Leader-Level’ Talks With Russia on Arms Deals
- Russia seeking munitions, other support for war in Ukraine
- National Security Council urges North Korea not to sell arms
The White House National Security Council said Kim Jong-Un expects “leader-level talks” with Russia over providing weapons to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine, following a report the North Korean leader is planning to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this month.
“As we have warned publicly, arms negotiations between Russia and the DPRK are actively advancing,” National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said in a statement Monday, using the acronym for North Korea.
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US Says Kim Jong-Un Seeks ‘Leader-Level’ Talks With Russia on Arms Deals