Russia warns another nation over sending weapons to Ukraine
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Andrey Rudenko stated that Moscow may resort to retaliatory measures if South Korea participates in supplying lethal weapons to Ukraine, reports Yonhap.
Statement on possible measures
The Russian side does not rule out taking retaliatory steps in the event of a change in Seoul's position regarding military aid to Kyiv.
This was stated by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko in an interview with Russian propagandists.
According to him, Moscow has already repeatedly communicated its position to the South Korean side through various channels.
Russia's position on arms supplies
Rudenko emphasized that Russia considers South Korea's participation in supplying weapons to Ukraine, particularly within the framework of international initiatives, unacceptable.
"We have consistently conveyed to the South Korean side through various channels Russia's principled position on the inadmissibility of the participation of South Korea in the direct and indirect supplies of lethal weapons to the Kyiv regime, including as part of the PURL initiative," he stated.
Threat of deteriorating relations
The Russian diplomat also warned of possible consequences for bilateral relations.
According to him, if such steps are taken, cooperation between the countries could significantly worsen.
"Otherwise, the bilateral relations between Russia and South Korea may be seriously affected, and we will be forced to resort to retaliatory measures. I hope that we won't be forced to resort to such steps," Rudenko said.
Such warnings are not new. About a month ago, representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry already stated that Moscow could take retaliatory action if Seoul joins the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) framework.
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