"Russia Acquires Ballistic Missiles from North Korea and Iran Amid Ukraine Conflict"

The White House has reported that Russia is using ballistic missiles supplied by North Korea in its attacks on Ukraine and is negotiating with Iran to acquire short-range ballistic missiles. A North Korean missile was fired into Ukraine on December 30, 2022, and more were launched on January 2, 2023. In exchange for the missiles, North Korea may receive Russian military equipment and technology. The U.S. is concerned about the security implications for the Korean peninsula and the Indo-Pacific region and plans to impose sanctions on those facilitating the arms transfer, as well as address the issue at the UN. The situation underscores the urgency for Congress to pass an arms supply package for Ukraine.