NORTH KOREA PROVIDING 50% OF RUSSIA'S AMMUNITION, UKRAINE SAYS
North Korea is providing 50% of Russia's ammunition needs at the front in its war against Ukraine, Kyiv's military spy chief Kyrylo Budanov said on Sunday. The provision of large-scale supplies of artillery and mortar shells has significantly bolstered Russia's capabilities, with estimates suggesting that Russia plans to produce over 7 million such shells by 2025. This significant increase is expected to further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
- The unprecedented level of military cooperation between North Korea and Russia highlights the rapidly shifting dynamics of international relations in the region.
- What implications might this unusual alliance have for the balance of power in East Asia, particularly with regards to China's growing influence?