The value of Russia’s fuel exports to North Korea increased between October and November, Moscow’s most recent figures trade figures show, even though volumes reported to the UN remained unchanged over the same period.

North Korea’s fuel supplies are currently under UN restrictions, which limit the amount of oil products member states can send to the DPRK in a calendar year and place reporting requirements on the exporters.

Russia also reports shipments in value terms to international trade databases, with the ITC trade map showing Russian shipments valued at USD$3.2 million in