North Korea is gaining crucial military experience and equipment by sending troops to Russia, a U.S. official warned the United Nations, making the regime a growing threat to neighboring countries.

North Korea benefiting from troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, US says - Pyongyang’s military ties with Russia ‘rendering it more capable of waging war against its neighbours’

The United States warned on Wednesday that North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, gaining experience that makes Pyongyang "more capable of waging war against its neighbors.

North Korea’s Role in Russia’s War The United States has raised serious concerns about North Korea’s military cooperation with Russia in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The warning was issued after reports confirmed that North Korean soldiers are now fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.

Pyongyang has provided Moscow with more than 10,000 soldiers, artillery, and ammunition during Russia’s war as the two sides have deepened their partnership.

US Secretary of State Tony Blinken also suggested that Putin may be on his way to accepting North Korea’s nuclear program

Blinken expresses concerns over Russia aiding North Korea's nuclear ambitions while reaffirming U.S.-South Korea alliance strength.

Weapons and missiles have allegedly been sent from North Korea to Russia, although both Moscow and Pyongyang continue to deny these transfers despite substantial evidence.