North Korea slams U.S. plan to send battle tanks to Ukraine

North Korea criticized the United States on Friday for deciding to send Abrams battle tanks to Ukraine, saying the plan has only escalated the situation surrounding the war in Ukraine.Washington is "further crossing the red line" and revealing its confrontational stance against Russia with the move, Kim Yo Jong, the younger sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and a senior official of the country's ruling party, said in a statement.Pyongyang, traditionally known for its close relations with Russia, has backed the invasion of Ukraine, which began nearly a year ago, saying pressure from …READ FULL ARTICLE