Kim Jong Un Blasts US Support for Ukraine at Major Army Conference

North Korean leader berates US for providing weapons to Ukraine, warns of 'more powerful' response if 'provocations' continue

In a fiery speech at a major military conference, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un strongly condemned the United States for providing weapons to Ukraine, calling the move a "clear provocation" that threatens global peace. Kim warned that North Korea would respond with "more powerful" measures if the US continues its support for Ukraine.

Kim's Speech:

Speaking at a conference of the Workers' Party of Korea, Kim accused the US of "playing with fire" by providing weapons to Ukraine, which he said was a "puppet state" of the West. Kim also criticized the US for imposing sanctions on North Korea and for conducting joint military exercises with South Korea, which he said were "aimed at toppling our regime."

"The US is deliberately escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula and in the region," Kim said. "We will not tolerate this any longer. If the US continues its provocations, we will have no choice but to take more powerful measures to defend ourselves."

US Response:

The US State Department condemned Kim's speech, calling it "belligerent and provocative." The State Department also said that the US would continue to support Ukraine and would defend its allies in the region.

"The US is committed to a diplomatic solution to the crisis in Ukraine," the State Department said. "However, we will not hesitate to take action to protect our interests and the interests of our allies."

What's Next?

It is unclear how North Korea will respond to the US's continued support for Ukraine. However, Kim's speech suggests that North Korea is prepared to escalate tensions in the region if the US does not change its policy.