North Korea says NATO fuel plan shows alliance preparing for war

SEOUL, Aug 1: North Korea accused NATO on Saturday of preparing for war by expanding military fuel infrastructure across Europe, saying the alliance's plans show it is becoming a more aggressive military bloc.

In a commentary carried by state media KCNA, North Korea criticised NATO's Fuel Supply Chain Capability Programme Plan, which it said would link a roughly 10,000-km (6,200-mile) fuel network in western Europe with newer member states in eastern and northern Europe.

The KCNA commentary offered no evidence for its claims that the project was designed to support possible conflicts beyond Europe.

NATO has said it is strengthening deterrence and defence following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.­�" REUTERS