North Korea Criticizes US Over Taiwan Arms Sales, Pledges Support for Russia

North Korea has criticized the United States for its arms sales and military support to Taiwan, accusing Washington of escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. State media KCNA reported that North Korean international affairs analyst Kim Myong Chol stated that US policy on Taiwan undermines regional peace and stability. Concurrently, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged continued support for Russia, expressing conviction in Russia's "sacred war of justice" to defend its sovereignty and security interests.