Russia to offer food for North Korean weapons - US

© Reuters North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un stands in front of a long-range artillery sub-unit this month. It is not known if this is a weapon sought by Russia

Russia is sending a delegation to North Korea to offer food in exchange for weapons, US national security spokesperson John Kirby has said.

Mr Kirby said any arms deal between North Korea and Russia would violate UN Security Council resolutions.

The US has previously accused North Korea of supplying arms to the Russian military and the Wagner group of Russia mercenaries.

Pyongyang has previously denied the claims.

Mr Kirby said the US is monitoring the situation, and the alleged deal, closely.

Earlier on Thursday, the US Treasury blacklisted a Slovakian man for acting as a broker between Russia and North Korea.