NATO Allies strongly condemn the decision of the leaders of Russia and the DPRK to dangerously expand Russia's unprovoked aggressive war against Ukraine. The Kremlin was called upon to comply with its international obligations. This is stated in the statement of the North Atlantic Council on the DPRK, UNN reports.
Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and Ukraine align themselves with this statement.
"NATO Allies strongly condemn the decision of the leaders of the Russian Federation and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to dangerously expand Russia's unprovoked aggressive war against Ukraine. In addition to the DPRK's already substantial support for Russia's military efforts through the provision of millions of rounds of ammunition and ballistic missiles, the thousands of combat troops deployed by the DPRK are a dangerous expansion of its ongoing support for Russia's illegal aggressive war against Ukraine," the statement reads.
It is noted that the deepening of military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK has a profound impact on Euro-Atlantic security with consequences for the Indo-Pacific region.
NATO also notes that the expansion of military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK is a violation of a number of UN Security Council resolutions, including 2270 (2016), 1718 (2006) and 1874 (2009). This is especially egregious given Russia's status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
"We call on Russia to return to the implementation of these resolutions and to comply with its international obligations," the statement reads.
It is also noted that Russia's statement of September 26 that the denuclearization of the DPRK is "not under consideration" is unacceptable, as it undermines the global non-proliferation regime, directly contradicts the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and further exacerbates regional tensions.
"Russia's announcement is part of its broader efforts to undermine the global non-proliferation regime and the lifting of UN sanctions. We call on all countries not to provide any assistance to Russia's aggression and condemn all those who facilitate and thereby prolong Russia's illegal war against Ukraine," the statement reads.
In addition, it is noted that NATO will continue to work with its partners, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, to promote peace and stability and prevent Russia and those who contribute to its military efforts from undermining regional and global stability.
Allies continue to strengthen NATO's deterrence and defenses against all threats and challenges in all domains and across multiple strategic domains in the Euro-Atlantic area.
"Allies remain as determined as ever to stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes for Ukraine to win. Allies and partners continue to step up critical political, military, financial, economic and humanitarian assistance as Ukraine exercises its inherent right to self-defense, enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter," the statement said.
It is emphasized that the allies are determined to support Ukraine in building forces capable of defeating Russian aggression, in line with the promise of long-term security assistance to Ukraine.
Addendum
Zelensky statedthat the opposition to the appearance of soldiers from North Korea in Russia should be strong enough, because the first battles with North Korean soldiers open a new page of instability in the world. The President emphasized that everything must be done to make this step to expand the war a failure.