An unexpected outcome of the Ukraine War is the emerging alliance between Russia and North Korea. North Korea has provided Russia with much-needed ammunition and artillery shells, while Moscow has initiated the transfer of technology to Pyongyang.
In the weeks to come, the relationship will be formalized when Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a visit to North Korea.
Several military and intelligence sources within the U.S. believe that Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s leader, could be released with Moscow’s support.
We have no doubts that North Korea will act provocatively this year. “It’s all about how aggressive it gets,” said a U.S. Intelligence official.
NBC News reports: “U.S. officials also prepare for North Korea’s potential to take its most provocation military actions in a decade near the U.S. Presidential election, possible at Putin’s urging,” the officials said.
Kim isn’t stupid. It’s possible that he is a fanatic but if he takes military action against South Korea, it would be the end of his nation. It’s likely that there will be some sort of demonstration. Could it be a Russian submarine designed to launch an ICBM or a new Russian design?
Senior U.S. officials stated that U.S. Intelligence officials believe Putin provides North Korea with nuclear subs and ballistic missile technologies in exchange for Pyongyang sending Russia a large amount of ammunition for its war in Ukraine. North Korea supplies Russia with more artillery shells than Europe does to Ukraine.
Officials worry that Russia could help North Korea finish the last steps necessary to build its first nuclear-armed submarine.
Victor Cha, senior Vice President for Asia and Korea at the Center for Strategic and International Studies said that 2024 would not be a great year. It’s going be a bit like a rollercoaster.
The biggest problem is figuring out what kind military technology Putin has given to Kim.
A senior official in the administration said that “the higher-end Russia’s technical assistance is delivered in forms which are extremely difficult to monitor.”
I cannot believe that Putin would give a North Korean child the ability to launch a nuclear weapon from a sub. This is a very provocative act. North Korea may be willing to pay a price to continue supplying millions of shells for the Ukrainian front.
Kim could also make a provocative move if he conducted a nuclear test.
U.S. officials have also stated that there is increased activity at one North Korean nuclear testing facility, which could be a sign of preparations for a new test. Satellite images from Beyond Parallel’s project on the Korean Peninsula, published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington in April, revealed activity in Tunnel No. The nuclear facility Punggye Ri has a Tunnel No.
The group stated that “both South Korea and the United States have assessed North Korea to have completed all of the necessary preparations for a seventh nuclear testing from the tunnel.”
Biden might benefit more from an October attack or military display by North Korea against the South Korean perimeter. NBC wanted a hook to accompany their story about Russia and North Korea. Get Trumpy.
