politics
February 22, 2026
Moscow warns Seoul against sending weapons to Kiev
South Korea’s participation in a NATO arms-purchasing mechanism for Ukraine could ruin its relations with Russia, Moscow has warned
TL;DR
- Russia warns South Korea that joining a NATO scheme to fund Ukraine's arms purchases would cause "irreparable damage" to relations.
- Moscow claims such participation would "postpone" conflict resolution and lead to "asymmetric" retaliatory measures.
- South Korea is reportedly considering joining the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a NATO initiative.
- Russia has consistently condemned Western arms shipments to Ukraine, stating they prolong the conflict.
- South Korea's arms industry has seen significant growth, with substantial exports to NATO countries.
- Ukraine is also planning to export weapons, expecting billions of dollars in revenue this year.
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