The United States reiterated Tuesday that it will continue efforts to hold North Korea accountable for its support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, as concerns linger that arms transactions between Pyongyang and Moscow could prolong the war in the war-torn Eastern European nation.

Matthew Miller, the State Department’s spokesperson, made the remarks in response to a question about possible ramifications of the North’s support for Russia.

“We’ve already seen the impact for Ukraine of North Korea supporting that war when it comes to transferring weapons that have shown up on the battlefield,” Miller said during a press briefing.

“We will continue to take action to hold Russia accountable for its actions in Ukraine and to hold North Korea accountable for its support for that war,” he added.

This photo, taken on Feb. 27, 2024, shows Matthew Miller, the State Department spokesperson, speaking during a press briefing at the department in Washington. (Yonhap)

Deepening military cooperation between Russia and the N
orth has raised concerns about its implications for security on the Korean Peninsula and beyond.

Washington has accused Pyongyang of providing Russia with ballistic missiles, munitions, related materiel and other pieces of equipment for use in Ukraine.

It is suspected that the North has been seeking assistance from Moscow, including fighter aircraft, surface-to-air missiles, armored vehicles and ballistic missile production equipment, in return.

Source: Yonhap News Agency