Growing Military Alliance Between Russia and North Korea

The Biden administration is concerned about the growing military alliance between Russia and North Korea, fearing it could increase tensions in the Asia-Pacific region and expand Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities. U.S. officials anticipate North Korea taking provocative actions, potentially influenced by Putin, close to the U.S. presidential election. Russia is believed to be providing North Korea with military technology in exchange for munitions for its war in Ukraine. There are concerns about North Korea advancing its missile program with Russian assistance.