Russia-North Korea illegal military cooperation
Political, economic and military cooperation between Russia and DPRK has led to massive violations of UN sanctions by both sides and undermined non-proliferation efforts previously supported by Moscow
Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team: Formed Oct 2024 following Russian withdrawal from UNSC 1874 monitoring sanctions on DPRK
AUS
CAN
FRA
GER
ITA
JPN
NED
NZL
KOR
USA
UK
NORTH KOREAN ARMS TO RUSSIA: 20,000 container loads since Sep 2023
Ballistic missiles 100+
In 2024 alone. Accuracy of North Korean missiles improving with data from Ukraine war
Vehicles 200+
170mm self-propelled guns, 240mm multiple
rocket launchers
Munition rounds 9 million+
Including 4.2-5.8 million rounds of 122mm and 152mm munitions
122mm Grad rocket
Personnel 14,000
2024: 11,000 soldiers
2025: 3,000
Hwasong-11B
Warhead 400-500kg
Range 400km
Hwasong-11A
Warhead 500-1500kg
Range 600km
RUSSIA TO NORTH KOREA
Anti-aircraft missiles
Advanced electronic warfare systems
Support for spy satellite programme
Access to ruble accounts for international banking
Oil: Refined petroleum products
Barrels imported 2024
Reported 300,203
Allowed by UN 500,000
Actual 1 million (estimate)
Sources: MSMT, Global Security
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