NATO is concerned about the support Russia could provide to North Korea's missile and nuclear programs, states NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
According to him, Russia's war against Ukraine is supported by China, North Korea, and Iran, all of whom wanted to see the Alliance fail.
"We are of course also concerned about the potential support that Russia provides to North Korea when it comes to supporting their missile and nuclear programs," Stoltenberg said.
China's stance on the war in Ukraine
He said that this, along with China's support for Russia's military economy, demonstrated how security issues in Europe are linked to Asia. He added that at the NATO summit next month in Washington, there will be further strengthening of the alliance's partnerships with Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Japan. Stoltenberg stated that at some stage, there must be consequences for China.
"They cannot continue to have normal trade relationships with countries in Europe and at the same time fuel the biggest war we have seen in Europe since the Second World War," he said.
Stoltenberg mentioned that it's still too early to say what these consequences might be, but it's a problem that needs to be addressed.
Putin's visit to North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided to visit North Korea. The Washington Post suggests that this may be related to the search for weapons for the war against Ukraine.
Today, the Russian Federation's Navy began large-scale exercises in the Pacific Ocean against the backdrop of Putin's visit to North Korea.