Overview
- Top US and China officials held video conferences to discuss North Korea's increasingly destabilizing behavior and its military cooperation with Russia.
- The discussions highlighted the violation of UN Security Council resolutions by North Korea's deepening military ties with Russia.
- US sanctions targeted Russian and Chinese firms aiding Russia's war efforts, amidst efforts to improve Sino-US relations.
- Officials stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula through dialogue and diplomacy.
- China and the US agreed to continue communication over North Korean missile tests and escalating tensions.