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Russia will begin mass production of cruise missiles

Russia will begin mass production of cruise missiles

After the United States, the European Union and several other countries have condemned North Korea's “transfer” of weapons to Russia

The United States, the European Union (EU) and nearly 50 other countries accused North Korea of ​​supplying Russia with missiles on Tuesday and demanded an immediate end to this cooperation.

Last week, Joe Biden's US administration has already condemned the deliveries of missiles Russia used in its latest large-scale attacks on Ukraine, Pyongyang.

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, EU Foreign Minister Joseph Borrell and 47 other foreign ministers condemned North Korea's support for Russia on Tuesday. “The Strongest Terms Possible”. The 47 signatories are close allies of the United States, including South Korea, Japan and Israel.

“This arms transfer increases the suffering of the Ukrainian people, supports Russia's war of aggression and undermines the global non-proliferation system”, they said in a joint statement. According to them, supplying missiles is a violation “blatant” Economic sanctions against North Korea by the UN Security Council, of which Russia is a permanent member. “We are closely monitoring what Russia is offering North Korea in exchange for these weapons.”The press release added that signatories called on both countries to respect UN resolutions “Immediately cease all activities in violation of them”.

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