For the best experience, open
https://m.greaterkashmir.com
on your mobile browser.

Russia ‘concerned’ over US-South Korea joint nuclear planning

Russia has not yet received an explanation regarding the guideline, Xinhua news agency reported.
07:00 AM Jul 28, 2024 IST | IANS
russia ‘concerned’ over us south korea joint nuclear planning
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Advertisement

Moscow, July 27: Russia is concerned about a recently announced guideline between the United States and South Korea on joint nuclear planning, the media reported on Saturday, citing Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Advertisement
   

“Another worrying aspect is that the United States has recently concluded an agreement with South Korea on joint nuclear planning,” Russia’s RIA Novosti news agency reported quoting Lavrov.

Advertisement

Russia has not yet received an explanation regarding the guideline, Xinhua news agency reported.

Advertisement

Lavrov added, “We have no doubt that it causes additional anxiety.”

Advertisement

US and South Korean leaders authorised the guideline on July 11, which “provides guidance to Alliance policy and military authorities in maintaining and strengthening a credible and effective nuclear deterrence policy and posture,” according to the White House.

Advertisement

Advertisement
Advertisement
×