North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far



News North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far DPRK foreign ministry dismisses concerns about ‘respect for sovereignty’ as it blames US for NATO expansion Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 2019 Vladivostok visit \| Image: Administration of Primorsky Krai The U.S. and the West have “systematically undermined” European security by pursuing NATO expansion, a North Korean foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday, rejecting concerns about “respect for sovereignty” in the country’s highest-level statement on the war in Ukraine so far. But the country’s state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper and other media available to domestic audiences in the DPRK have still yet to report on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since it began last week. The U.S. and the West have “systematically undermined” European security by pursuing NATO expansion, a North Korean foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday, rejecting concerns about “respect for sovereignty” in the country’s highest-level statement on the war in Ukraine so far. But the country’s state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper and other media available to domestic audiences in the DPRK have still yet to report on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since it began last week. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far

DPRK foreign ministry dismisses concerns about ‘respect for sovereignty’ as it blames US for NATO expansion

Jeongmin Kim March 1, 2022

North Korea defends Russia in highest-level statement on Ukraine crisis so far

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's 2019 Vladivostok visit | Image: Administration of Primorsky Krai

The U.S. and the West have “systematically undermined” European security by pursuing NATO expansion, a North Korean foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday, rejecting concerns about “respect for sovereignty” in the country’s highest-level statement on the war in Ukraine so far.

But the country’s state-run Rodong Sinmun newspaper and other media available to domestic audiences in the DPRK have still yet to report on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since it began last week.

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