South Korea Warns Russia: No Collaboration with North Korea

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol warned that if Russia helped North Korea enhance its weapons programs in exchange for assistance in its war in Ukraine, it would be a direct provocation and threaten the peace and security of both Ukraine and South Korea. Yoon's comments came as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un returned from his trip to Russia, where the two countries discussed boosting defense ties. There are concerns that Russia may be trying to acquire ammunition from North Korea, while Pyongyang seeks technological help for its nuclear and missile programs. South Korea is urging Russia to abandon any potential arms deals with North Korea and is discussing imposing more sanctions with the United States and other countries.