Russia, North Korea may be planning ‘October surprise’ ahead of election: report
- The Biden administration is concerned about the military alliance between Russian President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, fearing it could boost Pyongyang's nuclear capabilities and escalate tensions in Asia-Pacific, as reported by six senior U.S. officials.
- There are apprehensions of an "October surprise" from Russia and North Korea before the U.S. presidential election, with concerns over the expansion of Pyongyang's nuclear arsenal and increased tensions in the region, according to a report.
- Putin and Kim are anticipated to enhance military technology transfers to North Korea during Putin's upcoming visit, possibly leading to serious military actions by North Korea prior to the November election.
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US officials say North Korea may be planning military action to create chaos ahead of US election, report says
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin.VLADIMIR SMIRNOV/ Getty ImagesUS officials fear North Korean military action ahead of the US election, NBC News reported.Senior officials told the outlet that such a move could be encouraged by Vladimir Putin.North Korea and Russia have formed close military ties in recent years.US officials are preparing for potential North Korean military action — possibly encouraged …
Are Russia and North Korea Planning an October Surprise?
“The Biden administration is increasingly concerned that the intensifying military alliance between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could vastly expand Pyongyang’s nuclear capabilities and increase tensions in the Asia-Pacific region,” NBC News reports. “U.S. officials are also bracing for North Korea to potentially take its most provocative military actions in a decade close to the U.S. presidential election…
Russia and North Korea may be preparing a large-scale military provocation in October before the start of the US presidential election
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