North Korea Denies U.S. Claims It Sent Artillery Shells To Russia

The transcript discusses allegations that North Korea is aiding Russia in the Ukraine war. A North Korean official denies these claims, accusing the US of lying. The US State Department asserts that North Korea has sent artillery and ammunition to Russia via the Middle East and North Africa, potentially violating UN resolutions. However, sanctions are unlikely as Russia can veto any UN Security Council decision.

Why are sanctions against Russia considered unlikely despite potential violations?

What role does the UN Security Council play in the context of North Korea's actions?