# North Korea warns US over Taiwan as Kim pledges support for Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/88741

- Reuters, 2026-10-06 22:00 UTC
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- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/north-korea-warns-us-over-taiwan-while-kim-pledges-support-russia-2026-10-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac56f82a05e110001aa7ef1

> North Korea criticised the United States for arms sales and military support to Taiwan, accusing Washington of fuelling tensions in the Taiwan Strait, state media KCNA reported on Wednesday. Kim also pledged support for Russia.

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