Russian Foreign Minister Questions US Nuclear Guidelines in Korea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed concerns over a new U.S. nuclear guideline for the Korean peninsula, emphasizing that it could escalate security tensions in the region. The guideline targets the threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear activities.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov raised alarms on Saturday regarding a newly announced U.S. guideline for managing nuclear assets on the Korean peninsula, as reported by Yonhap news agency. He stated that the guideline is certain to elevate security concerns in the region.

During a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Laos, Lavrov acknowledged that he hadn't been briefed on the specifics of the plan. However, he emphasized that he had 'no doubt it will bring about additional concern,' according to Yonhap.

The U.S. and South Korea have clarified that the guideline is designed to counteract the nuclear threats posed by North Korea.

(With inputs from agencies.)