Fri Sep 20 08:57:55 UTC 2024: ## DPRK Warns of “Catastrophic Consequences” if US and NATO Lift Restrictions on Long-Range Weapons for Ukraine

**Pyongyang, DPRK (KCNA)** – North Korea has issued a stark warning to the United States and NATO, claiming their continued support for Ukraine’s use of long-range weapons will lead to “disastrous consequences” and potentially trigger a wider conflict.

In a statement released by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), international affairs analyst Sim Min accused the US and NATO of pursuing a reckless “anti-Russia hysteria” and attempting to “inflict a strategic defeat” on Moscow.

The statement cited recent US-UK discussions and NATO’s support for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western-made long-range missiles. Sim Min argued that this move, despite the risks involved, demonstrates the desperation of the US and NATO to achieve their objectives.

North Korea also highlighted Russia’s warnings that lifting the restrictions would be considered a direct intervention in the conflict and could lead to “disastrous consequences.” The statement warned that the US and its allies “will have to pay a dear price beyond imagination” if they continue down this path.

Sim Min concluded by invoking Russia’s historical victories over aggressors, stating that any further “gambling” by the US and NATO will only lead to a “tragic end.”

This statement underscores the growing tensions surrounding the conflict in Ukraine and the potential for escalation. North Korea’s condemnation of Western support for Ukraine highlights the growing geopolitical divisions and the potential for further instability in the region.

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