North Korea has warned that NATO will face "tragic consequences" if the alliance continues to condemn its friendly relationship with Russia. A spokesperson from North Korea's Foreign Ministry, speaking anonymously,

NATO will face "tragic consequences" if the military-political bloc continues to "infringe upon the dignity, sovereignty, security and interests of the DPRK." North Korea will continue to make efforts to protect itself from threats posed by the United States,

NATO accused North Korea and Iran of "fueling" the war in Ukraine by giving missiles, shells, and drones to Russia in a statement issued last week.