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Arms negotiations between Russia and North Korea have raised significant concerns, with a U.S. official warning that North Korea could face international consequences for supplying weapons to Russia to use in Ukraine. U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan expressed these concerns during a White House briefing, emphasizing that such actions by North Korea would not be viewed favorably by the international community.

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00:00 Amid rising international concerns, North Korea's Kim Jong-un is scheduled for an

00:05 uncommon trip to Russia to engage in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

00:10 High on the agenda, a possible exchange of artillery and anti-tank missiles for Moscow's

00:15 advanced satellite and nuclear submarine technology.

00:19 But this hasn't gone down well with the United States.

00:22 The White House says North Korea will pay a price should it choose to help Russia militarily.

00:29 The United States also reiterated the call for North Korea to honor its public commitments

00:33 not to supply weapons to Russia, particularly those that may be used in Ukraine.

00:39 The United States had previously imposed sanctions on entities linked to arms deals between North

00:44 Korea and Russia.

00:45 Despite international concerns and sanctions, North Korea has continued to conduct nuclear

00:50 tests and missile launches.

00:53 As Russia faces increasing isolation over its involvement in the conflict in Ukraine,

00:58 it has turned to North Korea as a potential ally.

01:01 North Korea, in turn, is benefiting from Moscow's need for friends amid international sanctions.

01:07 While North Korea had previously denied arms dealings with Russia, both countries have

01:11 promised to enhance their defense cooperation.

01:14 Discussions about joint military exercises have also taken place.

01:18 Kim Jong-un's potential visit to Russia would be his first trip abroad in over four years

01:24 and his first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

01:28 Kim's travel is typically shrouded in secrecy and heavy security.

01:33 It is speculated that he may emphasize Russian support during his visit, potentially seeking

01:38 agreements on arms sales, aid, and the sending of North Korean laborers to Russia.

01:44 Russia and North Korea have a historical alliance that traces its origins back to the Cold War

01:49 period.

01:50 In the previous week, the Kremlin expressed its intentions to strengthen its mutually

01:55 respectful ties with North Korea, a nation that backed Russia's territorial acquisition

02:01 in Ukraine in 2022.

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