A senior Russian diplomat, Oleg Burmistrov, emphasized in an interview with the RIA state news agency that Moscow is in full compliance with United Nations sanctions against North Korea.
However, he strongly opposes the imposition of additional restrictive measures on Pyongyang. Burmistrov, the Russian Ambassador at Large, underscored that Russia, as a responsible member of the international community, diligently upholds its international obligations regarding North Korea through the UN Security Council.
The comments come in response to the recent White House statement that North Korea had delivered a shipment of weapons to Russia, a development that raised concerns about an expanded military relationship between the two nations. This follows a rare summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed military matters, the war in Ukraine, and potential Russian assistance for North Korea's satellite program.
North Korea has been subjected to UN sanctions related to its nuclear and ballistic missile programs since 2006. While these measures have been consistently strengthened over the years, the Security Council now faces a deadlock, with China and Russia advocating for their relaxation in a bid to encourage North Korea to re-engage in denuclearization talks.
"The rhetoric of North Korean officials about a hypothetical 'nuclear conflict' clearly illustrates the sharply increased risks that are provoked by the United States by drawing strategic assets to the peninsula," Burmistrov said about the situation.
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