Russia is buying ballistic missiles from North Korea and negotiating with Iran

Unnamed US officials have told US media that Russia plans to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran and is already receiving dozens of ballistic missiles and launchers from North Korea. 

Source: The Wall Street Journal

Details: On 4 January, the Wall Street Journal quoted unnamed US officials who said that Russia is planning to buy short-range ballistic missiles from Iran and is already receiving dozens of ballistic missiles and launchers from North Korea.

The newspaper noted that this is a "deep concern" for the administration of US President Joe Biden.

The WSJ also reports that Russians visited an Iranian test site in mid-December to observe tests by the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps), including the short-range Ababil missile.

For reference: 

• US officials are concerned that Russia is actively negotiating the purchase of short-range ballistic missiles from Iran, with delivery expected as early as spring 2024.

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