Russia supporting N.Korea nuclear programme in exchange for troops: NATO chief
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- Published Date: 02:40 | 04 December 2024
NATO chief Mark Rutte said Wednesday that Russia was giving support to North Korea's missile and nuclear programmes in exchange for Pyongyang sending troops to use in the war with Ukraine.
"In return for troops and weapons, Russia is providing North Korea with support for its missile and nuclear programmes," Rutte told journalists after a meeting of NATO foreign ministers.
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