Russia aiming to trade food for weapons from North Korea, says White House


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John Kirby revealed the details of the alleged deal between Russia and North Korea (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) — © Patrick Semansky The White House on Thursday said it has new evidence that Russia is looking again to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine. US authorities believe Moscow aims to provide Pyongyang with needed food and other commodities in return. It is the latest accusation that Russia, desperate for weaponry and restricted by sanctions and export controls, is turning to “rogue” nations to help it continue to prosecute the 13-month-old war. “As part of this proposed deal,...