Zelensky criticized China and North Korea for supporting Russia
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Vladimir Zelensky accused the DPRK of gaining military experience thanks to Russia and complained about the position of China, which, according to him, is politically connected with the Russian Federation.
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Why It Matters
Zelensky commented on North Korea’s participation in the conflict and China’s position in an interview with NHK.
Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky made a number of statements about China and North Korea, condemning them for helping Russia in the conflict with Ukraine. His words are relayed by the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK).
Zelensky said Russia allowed North Korea to gain military experience “without major losses,” which allegedly increased the threat to regional security in East Asia. Thus, he characterized the gratuitous assistance to Russia from North Korea and called the sending of tens of thousands of troops “not expensive.”
“It’s a pity that China is not on our side in this war, politically, it’s not even about weapons. “We are talking about political will, and this is a shame, because this war can be started and immediately stopped by strong leaders, including China,” Zelensky added. He complained that China's political will is "a little more tied to Russia."
Open Questions
- How will Beijing and Pyongyang react to these statements?
