Russia Accuses South Korea of Blackmail Over Ukraine Arms Supply

Russia's Foreign Ministry accused South Korea of blackmail over potential weapons supplies to Ukraine. South Korea's National Security Advisor, Chang Ho-jin, suggested reviewing weapon supplies after North Korea and Russia pledged mutual defence. Russia criticized South Korea for using NATO narratives and threat tactics.

Russia's Foreign Ministry on Friday accused South Korea of blackmail and threats over potential weapons supplies to Ukraine. The tensions emerged after South Korean National Security Advisor Chang Ho-jin indicated Seoul might reconsider supplying weapons to Ukraine.

This potential shift came in response to a pact between North Korea and Russia, pledging mutual defence in case of war. Russia criticized South Korea's foreign policy for adopting NATO narratives and resorting to blackmail.

Moscow's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed regret over what she deemed as unacceptable threatening tactics by a sovereign state.