In his first direct critique of the Biden administration, Kim Jong Un has called for an unlimited expansion of North Korea's nuclear program to counter perceived threats from US-led military alliances in Asia, particularly those involving South Korea and Japan. Kim condemned the US's updated nuclear strategies and its support for Ukraine against Russia, linking the Korean Peninsula's security to broader geopolitical tensions. Analysts express concern that Kim's military support for Russia may lead to enhanced military capabilities for North Korea, amid stalled negotiations with Washington.