Kurt M. Campbell Deputy Secretary of State | Official Website
The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States and the High Representative of the European Union have issued a joint statement expressing concerns over North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia. The statement highlights potential use on the battlefield against Ukraine.
According to the ministers' statement, several thousand DPRK troops have been deployed to Russia. This move is seen as direct support for Russia’s military actions in Ukraine and is described as a "dangerous expansion" with significant implications for peace and security in Europe and the Indo-Pacific region. It is also considered a breach of international law and UN Charter principles.
The statement strongly condemns increasing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. It points out that North Korea's export and Russia’s procurement of ballistic missiles violate multiple UN Security Council resolutions. The ministers are concerned about any transfer of nuclear or missile-related technology from Russia to North Korea.
The group reaffirms its commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense efforts. They are working with international partners for a coordinated response to these developments.
