North Korea’s entry into the war on the side of Russia had great repercussions all over the world. While many Western countries made harsh statements against the situation, South Korea even threatened to hit North Korea with US nuclear missiles.
IT HAS BECOME CLEAR WHY THEY SWITCHED TO RUSSIA’S SIDE
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha claimed that North Korea was involved in the war against Ukraine in exchange for access to Russian technology in missile, nuclear and other military programs.
Sybiha met with Japanese Foreign Minister Ivaya Takeshi in the capital Kiev. The two ministers held a joint press conference after the meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Sybiha pointed out that Ukraine and Japan had agreed to increase sanctions against Russia, and noted that Japan had put into effect 26 sanctions packages since the beginning of the war.
Arguing that Russia included North Korean soldiers in the war against Ukraine, Sybiha claimed that North Korea was involved in the war against Ukraine in exchange for access to Russian technology in missile, nuclear and other military programs.
“EXTREMELY CONCERNING”
Emphasizing the importance of support for Ukraine in the war, Sybiha said, “Russia’s defeat in Ukraine will stop the aggressive plans of other aggressors and the entire criminal axis.” made his assessment.
Japanese Foreign Minister Ivaya said that he made his first foreign visit to Ukraine after the early general elections in his country.
Stating that they will support Ukraine in the reconstruction of the infrastructure damaged due to the war, Ivaya said, “Japan’s attitude towards the restoration and reconstruction of Ukraine with the support of the public and private sector will not change.” he said.
Stating that in the bilateral meeting with Sybiha, they discussed the situation regarding the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia and their participation in the war against Ukraine, Ivaya evaluated the situation as “extremely worrying”.
Ivaya noted that the presence of North Korean soldiers in Russia could negatively affect not only Ukraine but also the Asian region, and expressed his strong condemnation of this situation.
Source: AA