Russia: America increases the risk of conflict on the Korean Peninsula

According to the report of Fars International News Agency, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko warned South Korean officials during his meetings and talks in Seoul that the destructive actions of the United States in the region increase the risk of unwanted conflicts. Takes.

This senior Russian official told reporters that the increase in US military presence and the intensification of exercises “requires [Russia’s] direct intervention” rather than Moscow’s assessment of the situation on the Korean side. be moved south. He added that “pursuing this policy may lead to very dangerous consequences”. But it is important to keep communication channels open. He emphasized that it is important to have a good understanding of the other side’s position to facilitate the reduction of tension.

He also said that the Russian Foreign Ministry follows South Korea’s statements regarding the situation in Ukraine and records all statements at different levels.

The visit of the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia to South Korea was made after the recent verbal tensions between the two countries. The tensions came after South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday described North Korea as the only country in the world that has legitimized the preemptive use of nuclear weapons.