The United States accused Russia of “cynically” protecting North Korea from sanctions. This comes after Russia blocked efforts to keep watching whether they are following UN rules. These rules, called sanctions,

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said North Korea’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war was justified, calling it an exercise of sovereign rights in defence of a “brother nation,” state media KCNA reported on Saturday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has demanded his country produce more artillery shells as it continues to support Russia 's war on Ukraine. Both South Korea and Japan accused the isolated nation of preparing missiles for Russia after firing a flurry of rockets into the Sea of Japan earlier this week.