Posted on 09/06/2022 4:08:45 AM PDT by tlozo
Russia is reportedly buying millions of artillery shells and rockets from North Korea to shore up its arsenal in its ongoing war with Ukraine.
The New York Times reported on Monday, citing newly declassified U.S. intelligence, which lacked detail on the type of North Korean weaponry being sent to Russia, as well as the scale and timing of their shipment.
The Times quoted a Washington official as saying that Moscow was expected to seek additional purchases of military equipment from Pyongyang in the future.
Other global media outlets also issued similar reports, with the Associated Press citing a U.S. official saying that the purported transaction between the two long-standing allies reveals Russia’s worsening supply shortages in its conflict with Ukraine amid international export restrictions and sanctions.
The U.S. government earlier disclosed that the Russian military received initial shipments of Iranian drones last month, which reportedly showed some mechanical problems.
In China’s eyes anything that weakens Russia is a good thing. I wonder long term, will the Chinese pressure N. Korea to stop shipments of weapons?
CC
That’s a subjective definition, you stick with yours and I’ll stick with mine and we’ll both be right, unless you want to be a tight ass
Every story (NY Times, Associated Press, New York Post) are quoting the same source: an anonymous U.S. official.
After the sterling track record of anonymous officials during the Trump administration, I’m going to adopt a “wait and see” attitude on this one.
Yep. That’s why they will NEVER admit failure.
The script has already been written so the lovers of fascist RuSSia can claim victory no matter what.
Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations says reports of Russia buying shells from North Korea is the latest American fake
t.me/asbmil
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