Final warning to North Korea
South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul to demand the "immediate" withdrawal of North Korean troops currently training in Russia.
According to South Korean intelligence, around 1,500 North Korean soldiers, including some from special forces, are already present in Russia.
During a meeting with Russian ambassador Georgiy Zinoviev, South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun condemned this action and warned that Seoul would respond with all available measures.
The ambassador said that he would relay South Korea's concerns but argued that the collaboration between Russia and North Korea complies with international laws.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov explained that the cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow is not aimed at any third country, adding that no one should be concerned.
Several South Korean media outlets report that 12,000 North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed to the Ukrainian front.
Moscow and Pyongyang have strengthened their cooperation in recent months, with the two countries signing a mutual defense agreement last June.
(QG - Source : BBC / Picture: © Unsplash)