U.S. sanctions Russian firms over North Korea-linked arms transfers

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on five Russia-based individuals and entities, accusing them of facilitating the transfer of North Korean ballistic missiles and other weapons for Moscow's use against Ukraine.The additional sanctions were announced by the Treasury Department at a time when the United States and its allies are increasingly concerned about Russia's deepening ties with North Korea, as well as China.Russia and North Korea have boosted their military cooperation over the past year, the department said, with Pyongyang providing ballistic missiles and munitions for …READ FULL ARTICLE