The position of the state agency KCNA is quoted by Reuters. The North Korean leader's statement was made last week, but the agency published it after reports from the US about ATACMS.
On Sunday evening American media reportedthat the president Joe Biden decided to consent to the use of ATACMS missiles on Russian territory. The missiles have a range of 300 kilometers. So far, Kyiv could attack with HIMARS systems with a range of 80 kilometers.
Consent to use ATACMS. North Korea's involvement in the background
American editorialists indicate that the US decision is related to the expected offensive in the Kursk Oblast and its actions North Koreawhich supports Russia by sending troops to Ukrainy. The use of ATACMS is intended to be a “signal” to Pyongyang to stop supporting Moscow.
At the same time, Reuters indicates that on Sunday evening (Monday in North Korea – ed.), Pyongyang received Russian delegation chaired by Minister of Natural Resources Aleksandr Kozlov, which is to conduct “trade and economic” talks.