US: Russia is buying millions of rockets from North Korea to use in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin reaches down to a table with his right hand (Alamy/PA)

Russia is in the process of buying millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for its invasion of Ukraine, according to newly downgraded US intelligence.

A US official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the Russian Ministry of Defence turning to the isolated state of North Korea demonstrates “the Russian military continues to suffer from severe supply shortages in Ukraine, due in part to export controls and sanctions”.