Why North Korean arms to Russia could have profound effect on war in Ukraine
Despite questions over quality, scale of munition shipments indicates Moscow plans to continue conflict for long time
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Despite questions over quality, scale of munition shipments indicates Moscow plans to continue conflict for long time
NASA-backed researchers say that millions of acres of farmland have been abandoned due to the conflict.
EXCLUSIVE: Retired US General Ben Hodges said the fact that Putin is having to plead Kim for ageing ammunition and rockets to help with his grinding war in Ukraine is a 'clear sign of his isolation'.
Vladimir Putin was eager to welcome Kim Jong-un for a rare visit to Russia in order to replenish depleting supplies of shells and ammunition. But North Korea has its own demands help to build satellites as part of an advanced space program.
If North Korea provides artillery rounds and other weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine, it could help Kremlin forces stretch their dwindling stocks of ammunition but would unlikely to change the course of the conflict, military analysts say. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia on Tuesday for meetings with President Vladimir Putin, where US officials say they expect both sides to pursue an arms deal.