Summary
Russia has supplied North Korea with over a million barrels of oil since March 2024, violating UN sanctions.
The oil is believed to be payment for weapons and troops Pyongyang has sent to Russia to support its war in Ukraine.
The transfers, which have been documented by satellite imagery, highlight the growing ties between Moscow and Pyongyang and the increasing disregard for international sanctions.
So now we know the life of a North Korean soldier is worth 10 barrels of oil ($700).