US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul. They discussed the growing military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia.
During the conversation, Blinken condemned the deepening military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia, in particular the ongoing arms transfers that violate UN Security Council resolutions. He also expressed gratitude to the South Korean Foreign Minister for his continued support of Ukraine.
The two sides reaffirmed the importance of a strong alliance between the United States and South Korea for global peace, security and prosperity. Blinken also thanked Minister Cho for his continued support of Ukraine. The two sides agreed to continue to cooperate in addressing the challenges posed by the DPRK and to maintain stability in the South China Sea.
Putin's visit to the DPRK
Recently, Russian leader Vladimir Putin made his first official visit to North Korea in 20 years. The trip was probably related to the search for additional arms supplies for the war against Ukraine.
During the visit, Putin and Kim Jong-un signed a strategic partnership agreement. This agreement provides for mutual assistance in the event of aggression against one of the parties to the agreement.
Read more about Putin's visit to Pyongyang in RBC-Ukraine's article.