Blinken Warns of Russia-North Korea Military Partnership

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned of Russia's plan to share advanced satellite technology with North Korea. Such technology would allow North Korea to identify targets and aim strikes at adversaries across the world, including the US. This revelation comes as North Korea continues to expand its weapons tests and Russia is helping North Korea launch its first successful satellite. This development could have significant implications for US-Russia-North Korea relations, as well as for global security.

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