Linda Thomas-Greenfield: “One of our primary goals is to build a professional army there that is able to provide security and is professional and…”

Absolutely. We have been clear since the Biden administration came on board that we are prepared to have an open dialogue with the North Koreans without preconditions.

The president has been clear. The secretary has been clear in his discussions with the Israelis that there has to be a plan to ensure for the safety of civilians in Gaza.

We are prepared to have an open dialogue with the North Koreans without preconditions. We want to pursue diplomacy.

It means that President Putin is continuing to escalate this war in a manner that is totally unacceptable.