Strategic Allies: Yoon and Zelenskiy Tackle Pyongyang-Moscow Military Ties
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have agreed to collaborate through strategic consultations to counteract North Korea's military cooperation with Russia. During a recent phone call, they condemned the transfer of arms and deployment of troops from North Korea to Moscow.
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In a significant diplomatic move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have united to address military collaboration between Russia and North Korea. Both nations agreed to initiate strategic consultations aimed at thwarting what they described as 'illegal' military activities.
The decision came after a phone conversation between Yoon and Zelenskiy, wherein they expressed their strongest condemnation yet of North Korea’s transfer of arms and deployment of troops to assist Moscow. The discourse underscores the urgency both leaders see in a coordinated response to escalating tensions in the region.
Officials from Yoon’s office revealed the agreement, emphasizing the need for collective action to mitigate potential threats arising from the Moscow-Pyongyang collaboration. The situation continues to draw international concern, highlighting the geopolitical intricacies of global military alliances.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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