US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea



News US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea Washington designates fourth ship and companies involved in alleged arms shipping operation that’s still ongoing Colin Zwirko December 13, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON British think tank RUSI identified the ship on the right at Russia's military port of Dunay as the Maria, though AIS data at the time suggested it was the Vyacheslav Anisimov, also managed by Azia \| Image: U.S. Government (Oct. 13, 2023) The U.S. has sanctioned more Russian companies and cargo ships in an effort to “disrupt” alleged weapons trade with North Korea, the State Department announced Tuesday. One ship named Maria is the final vessel Washington has sanctioned out of four that NK News has identified as involved in a new Russia-North Korea shipping operation ongoing since August. The U.S. says the operation involves trade of DPRK “military equipment and munitions.” The U.S. has sanctioned more Russian companies and cargo ships in an effort to “disrupt” alleged weapons trade with North Korea, the State Department announced Tuesday. One ship named Maria is the final vessel Washington has sanctioned out of four that NK News has identified as involved in a new Russia-North Korea shipping operation ongoing since August. The U.S. says the operation involves trade of DPRK “military equipment and munitions.” 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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US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea

Washington designates fourth ship and companies involved in alleged arms shipping operation that’s still ongoing

Colin Zwirko December 13, 2023

US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea

British think tank RUSI identified the ship on the right at Russia's military port of Dunay as the Maria, though AIS data at the time suggested it was the Vyacheslav Anisimov, also managed by Azia | Image: U.S. Government (Oct. 13, 2023)

The U.S. has sanctioned more Russian companies and cargo ships in an effort to “disrupt” alleged weapons trade with North Korea, the State Department announced Tuesday.

One ship named Maria is the final vessel Washington has sanctioned out of four that NK News has identified as involved in a new Russia-North Korea shipping operation ongoing since August. The U.S. says the operation involves trade of DPRK “military equipment and munitions.”

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