00:00 At the heart of contemporary geopolitical issues, the project of transferring American-made
00:13 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine quickly generated alarming reactions worldwide.
00:18 On Monday, North Korea launched an unambiguous warning, declaring that this initiative could
00:24 potentially propel the world into a nuclear confrontation between the two giants, Washington
00:29 and Moscow.
00:30 In a statement issued by the Pyongyang International Studies Institute, broadcast by the Central
00:36 Agency of the Korean Press, KCNA, the North Korean regime did not change its words.
00:40 "Their decision to even provide fighters is an anti-peace act, inciting a long war and
00:45 totally destroying regional peace and stability," the institute warned.
00:48 In an accusatory voice, they point the finger at the United States as being the main instigator
00:54 of the current imbalance, thus blocking any attempt at peaceful settlement of the different.
00:59 In response to this criticism, Washington's sinister intention to bring a strategic defeat
01:05 to Russia at all costs, a strategy that, according to the institute, could precipitate
01:10 Europe into a catastrophic nuclear conflict.
01:12 However, despite the severe tone of the statement, North Korea has chosen not to condemn Russia
01:19 for its military intervention in Ukraine.
01:21 These concerns are not isolated, as they echo among international experts.
01:26 While the Netherlands, Denmark and Norway have recently agreed to donate F-16s to Ukraine,
01:33 tensions have intensified.
01:34 This decision, taken in the context of the Ukrainian offensive in progress, raises
01:40 crucial questions regarding its potential impact on regional stability.
01:43 Although the United States did not directly participate in these donations, the Pentagon
01:48 announced that the Ukrainians would receive training in F-16 piloting in Arizona from
01:53 October.
01:54 This training aims to strengthen the capabilities of the Ukrainian army and to meet the long-awaited
01:59 aspirations , including the acquisition of F-16 aircraft, long-range missiles and advanced
02:04 air defense systems .
02:05 However, this initiative is not without consequences.
02:09 Russia, a direct neighbor of Ukraine, has repeatedly mentioned the threat posed by
02:15 its deliveries of Western weapons for the stability of the region.
02:18 Moscow has warned of the rapprochement of NATO members with Ukraine, insinuating that
02:23 such actions could lead to an open confrontation.
02:36 (air whooshing)