North Korea calls rumors of arms sales to Russia US attempt to tarnish Pyongyang's image

"North Korea denies arms deals with Russia... Claims 'rumors of arms deals' with Russia are hostile U.S. attempts to tarnish North Korea's image," RIA Novosti reported.

The North Korean side has stated that it does not plan to supply weapons to Russia.

Earlier, the coordinator of the National Security Council for strategic communications, John Kirby, said at a briefing that the White House has information about the alleged secret supply of ammunition to Russia from the DPRK.