US official reports Russia secretly shipping excessive petroleum to North Korea.

A US official reveals Russia is secretly shipping refined petroleum to North Korea above UN mandated levels, with more than 165,000 barrels shipped in March alone. This comes after Russia vetoed a U.N. panel's mandate renewal, monitoring enforcement of sanctions against North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile programs. The US is planning new sanctions in response.

May 02, 2024
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