The United States announced sanctions on May 16 on two Russian individuals and three Russian companies for facilitating arms transfers between Russia and North Korea, including ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine. It is the latest round of sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury and State departments to disrupt and expose arms transfers between the two countries, a Treasury Department statement said. "Today's action reflects our commitment to disrupt [North Korea's] deepening military cooperation with Russia," said Brian Nelson, undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence. Pyongyang has been providing ballistic missiles and munitions to Russia and seeking military assistance in return, the statement said.
U.S. Announces New Sanctions Over North Korea-Russia Arms Transfers
Suspected North Korean-made F-7 rocket-propelled grenades (file photo)