A delegation led by Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui arrived in Moscow on Sunday, according to North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency. The United States and South Korea say North Korea has provided Russia with arms, including artillery and missiles, to help its fight in Ukraine. The Biden administration said it has evidence that missiles provided by North Korea to Russia have been used in Ukraine. Koo didn’t provide a specific answer when asked whether Choe may be arranging a visit by Putin to North Korea. Both Russia and North Korea have denied accusations of North Korean arms transfers to Russia.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 15, 2024 21:25 UTC