Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un exchanged letters over ammunition, White House says

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin are reported to have been talking as Russia seeks ammunition from North Korea for war in Ukraine

White House says that he has new intelligence showing that Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un have exchanged letters as Russia is seeking ammunition from North Korea for the war in Ukraine.

John Kirby, spokesman for the National Security Council, shared this The revelation comes just weeks after the White House said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu urged North Korean officials to boost munitions sales to Moscow during a visit to Pyongyang.

Mr Kirby said Russia was looking for additional artillery shells and other basic supplies to bolster Russia's military-industrial base.

The Biden administration has repeatedly said that the Kremlin has become dependent on North Korea as well as Iran for weapons. it is necessary to wage war against Ukraine.

North Korea and Iran are largely isolated on the international stage due to their nuclear programs and human rights violations.

This is a developing story. More details later.