Trade among North Korea and Russia thrives as US army Aid to Ukraine stays at risk
A Secretive Operation A new investigation has revealed that a reawakened port in North Korea is hiding a fleet of ghost ships that are putting Ukraine in peril. The port of Najin, which was once dormant due to sanctions, has become a hub for illicit trade and smuggling.
A Satellite Discovery Using satellite data, the investigation found that dozens of ships, some of them sanctioned by the US, have been docking at Najin and transferring cargo to and from North Korea. The ships use deceptive techniques to avoid detection, such as turning off their transponders or using false flags.
A Ukrainian Connection One of the ships that was spotted at Najin was the Angara, a Russian container ship that is owned by a Ukrainian company. The Angara has been sanctioned by the US for violating the UN Security Council resolutions that prohibit trade with North Korea. The ship’s presence at Najin raises questions about the role of Ukraine in facilitating North Korea’s illicit activities.
A Global Threat The investigation also revealed that some of the cargo that was transferred at Najin included materials that could be used for North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. This poses a serious threat to global security and stability, as North Korea continues to defy the international community and pursue its weapons of mass destruction.
