The European Commission commented on reports of Russia's alleged use of ballistic missiles obtained from North Korea in recent attacks against Ukraine, warning of responsibility for violations of the UN Charter and international law.
The European Commission warned Russia of responsibility due to the alleged use of North Korean missiles
We, of course, condemn any foreign arms supplies to Russia... Potential arms supplies from North Korea to the Russian Federation may also constitute a violation of UN Security Council resolutions and UN sanctions, so of course we take this very seriously, the official representative of the EU foreign policy service, Peter Stano, said at a briefing in Brussels.
According to him, the European Union has repeatedly made it clear to international partners that anyone who helps the Russian Federation in its aggression against Ukraine, in violation of the UN Charter and international law, will bear responsibility for the consequences.
He added that the EU is discussing the situation with international partners, among themselves in the European Union, as Brussels strongly condemns it and calls on everyone not to continue supporting Russian aggression against Ukraine.
It also underscores the need for continued support for Ukraine so that it can defend itself against this brutal aggression. The EU has demonstrated in the past, for example, in the case of Iran's drone deliveries, that we take action when we see enough evidence to impose sanctions, Stano emphasised.
North Korea transfers ballistic missiles to Russia: what is known about it
Recently, the team of U.S. President Joe Biden officially confirmed that they had received information that North Korea had transferred a specific batch of ballistic missiles and launchers to Russia.
In addition, it is emphasised that they were already used in the war against Ukraine.
As White House representative John Kirby reported, on December 30, 2023, the Russian army launched at least one North Korean ballistic missile over Ukraine.
Apparently, it hit an open field in the Zaporizhzhia region, he said.
