South Korea Considers Lifting Weapons Sales Ban to Ukraine Following Russia-North Korea Defense Pact

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:41pm on 20 Jun 2024,Thursday International

Seoul may lift its ban on arms sales to conflict zones to support Ukraine, following a new defense pact between Russia and North Korea. The agreement, signed during Putin’s visit to Pyongyang, promises mutual military aid, raising concerns over increased military cooperation. South Korean officials expressed alarm and are reviewing their policy, potentially allowing arms sales to Ukraine. This shift aligns with pressure from Washington and Kyiv but risks escalating tensions with Moscow.

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