The United States is concerned by Russia's growing relationship with North Korea and by what technology the two countries may be exchanging, the top U.S. arms control official said on Wednesday.

North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s state media reported Tuesday, as the U.S., South Korea and Ukraine say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has warned that Russia is transferring technology and weaponry to North Korea in exchange for military support. He emphasised that such cooperation threatens the security of Europe,