Asked about South Africa arms shipment to Russia, White House says it has urged countries to avoid

White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Friday that the Biden administration has consistently urged countries not to provide weapons for Russia's war with Ukraine when asked about U.S. allegations that South Africa sent an arms shipment to Russia.

Kirby declined to talk specifically on the South Africa issue, but said "it's a serious issue." (Reporting By Jarrett Renshaw)