The EU firmly criticizes the increasing military collaboration and arms transfers between North Korea and Russia, which violate numerous UN Security Council resolutions, and calls on North Korea to cease its support for Russia's illegal military actions.
„The European Union is deeply alarmed by reports that the DPRK is sending troops to participate in Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine. This would constitute a serious breach of international law, including the most fundamental principles of the UN Charter” – it was stated in the official statement published on behalf of the 27 EU countries by Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign affairs chief.
The EU denounces the deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea
According to Borrell, Russia's increasing military partnership with North Korea indicates that, despite claiming to be open to negotiations, it is not genuinely pursuing a fair and lasting peace but rather escalating its war efforts by seeking help from disruptive global actors.
The EU's top diplomat indicates that Russia's recent stance on North Korea's denuclearization undermines its commitments under the Non-Proliferation Treaty and violates several UN Security Council resolutions, compromising its role as a permanent Security Council member.
The ongoing support from North Korea for Russia's aggression in Ukraine highlights the interconnectedness of European and Indo-Pacific security, prompting the European Union to work with international partners on an appropriate response, as declared by the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
Source: IAR/DPA/X/@EUCouncilPress/consilium.europa.eu
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