Russia’s ties with North Korea, Iran and China “threaten peace” around the world, NATO chief Mark Rutte has said.
In a news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, the secretary-general said Russia was continuing its “onslaught against Ukraine”, all the while “drawing ever closer to its allies – China, Iran and North Korea”.
“After delivering ammunition and missiles, North Korea has now sent troops to fight and die alongside Russia in its illegal war,” he said.
“In return, Russia provides North Korea with funding and missile technology. This is very concerning.
“These missiles present a direct threat to the US mainland, Europe, the Indo-Pacific region and to the wider Euro Atlantic.”
Mr Rutte said Ukrainians are wounded and killed every day by Shahed drones “provided by Iran”.
“At the same time China backs Russia’s economy and enables its defence industry and amplifies its narrative on the world stage,” he added.
“Russia working together with North Korea, Iran and China not only threatens Europe, it threatens peace and security, yes, here in Europe, but also in the Indo-Pacific and in North America.”
He went on to say the support for Ukraine must continue as “Ukraine prepares to face what could be their harshest winter since 2022”.
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