North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war
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NATO has said it is strengthening deterrence and defence following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
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- North Korea accuses NATO of preparing for war by expanding a 10,000-km fuel supply network across Europe, calling the alliance more aggressive.
- NATO states the fuel plan aims to strengthen deterrence and defence after Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- North Korea has increased military ties with Russia, sending 14,000 troops to aid Russian forces in the Ukraine conflict in 2024.
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SEOUL – North Korea accused NATO on Aug 1 of preparing for war by expanding military fuel infrastructure across Europe, saying the alliance's plans show it is becoming a more aggressive military bloc.
In a commentary carried by state media KCNA, North Korea criticised NATO's Fuel Supply Chain Capability Programme Plan, which it said would link a roughly 10,000km fuel network in western Europe with newer member states in eastern and northern Europe.
The KCNA commentary offered no evidence for its claims that the project was designed to support possible conflicts beyond Europe.
NATO has said it is strengthening deterrence and defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
North Korea has denounced military cooperation between the United States, South Korea and other countries, including NATO members.
North Korea and Russia have deepened military ties since signing a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty in June 2024 that includes a mutual-defence commitment.
North Korea sent an estimated 14,000 troops to Russia's Kursk Region in 2024 to help Russian forces combat a major incursion into the region by Ukrainian forces during the ongoing war. REUTERS
