Why Possible Russia-North Korea Deal Alarms US and Allies

2023-09-08 01:28:03

The apparent rapprochement between two controversial leaders has left many politicians worried, in the United States and its allies in Asia.

American officials believe that the leaders of North Korea and Russia, Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, want to meet in person to discuss a possible arms sales deal.

In this video, BBC News Brasil reporter in London Laís Alegretti explains what is known about the possibility of North Korea and Russia forming an alliance – and what the impacts of this will be, including on global nuclear security.