US and its allies are nudging Seoul to arm Kyiv, and some experts say Russia will have limited ability to retaliate
One year into the conflict, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows no sign of ending, and South Korea is coming under increased pressure — from not only the U.S. but also NATO and others — to supply weapons to Kyiv.
The Yoon administration has followed the previous Moon administration’s lead in its Ukraine policy. While Seoul condemned Russia, joined Western sanctions against Moscow and supplied humanitarian aid to Kyiv, it has drawn the line at sending lethal arms.
One year into the conflict, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows no sign of ending, and South Korea is coming under increased pressure — from not only the U.S. but also NATO and others — to supply weapons to Kyiv.
The Yoon administration has followed the previous Moon administration’s lead in its Ukraine policy. While Seoul condemned Russia, joined Western sanctions against Moscow and supplied humanitarian aid to Kyiv, it has drawn the line at sending lethal arms.
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