Russian officials may offer North Korea advanced military technology in exchange for its support in the conflict with Ukraine. The proposed deal would involve transferring technology for producing missiles and submarines from Russia to North Korea, according to Ukrinform.
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3945536-russia-set-to-share-space-tech-with-north-korea-blinken.htmlUS Secretary of State Anthony Blinken expressed concern over Russian President Vladimir Putin's consideration of nuclear options, stating that even a small increase in probability made it a serious issue. He noted that China had been urged to dissuade Russia from pursuing this path, and that the US had also cautioned China about Putin's plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space. Blinken emphasized that NATO was stronger than ever and that its member countries, including the US, had provided $150 billion in aid to Ukraine, with allies contributing an additional $100 billion. He dismissed criticism of the Biden administration's pace of delivering military aid, citing concerns about Ukraine's ability to operate and maintain the systems.
https://www.fakti.bg/en/world/939386-washington-s-top-diplomat-we-take-vladimir-putin-s-nuclear-threat-very-seriouslyRussia will continue to notify the US of its ballistic missile launches, despite suspending its participation in a nuclear arms treaty. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Russia would adhere to restrictions outlined in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty on a voluntary basis and continue to implement a 1988 bilateral agreement with the US requiring notification of intercontinental or submarine ballistic missile launches.
https://www.lokmattimes.com/politics/russia-to-continue-notifying-us-of-ballistic-missile-launches/North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has strengthened ties with Russia over China in a New Year's diplomatic shift. In a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kim pledged to solidify the comprehensive strategic partnership between their countries and expressed his willingness to further strengthen bilateral ties. This move suggests that North Korea is exploiting Russia's need for support while testing China's tolerance for being sidelined, as Kim did not extend greetings to Chinese President Xi Jinping in his New Year messages.
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