US, Allies Call for End to Russian-North Korean Weapons Transfers

The U.S. and a group of its allies recently urged Russia and North Korea to end their “unlawful” arms transfers that they said have helped Russia’s military attack Ukraine. The nations noted that they have recently sanctioned people and companies involved in those transfers (see 2405220013, 2405170015 and 2405160029), adding that they’re “gravely concerned by the deepening DPRK-Russia cooperation in flagrant violation of multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.” The countries also urged North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. The statement was issued by the U.S., Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the U.K. and the EU.