Ukraine Allies to Push China on Russia-North Korea Ties at G-20
- Some nations assess China not pleased about deepening alliance
- Beijing has kept quiet on North Korea’s troop deployment
In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Kim Jong Un after a signing ceremony at Kumsusan state residence in Pyongyang, on June 19.
Photographer: Kristina Kormilitsyna/AFP/Getty ImagesUkraine’s allies will look to pressure China over North Korea’s growing support for Russia’s war during a Group of 20 Summit in Brazil, according to people familiar with the matter.
The allies are extremely concerned about North Korea’s decision to send troops to fight against Ukraine, and believe the deepening cooperation between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un could have consequences on the security balance in the Indo-Pacific region, said the people, who asked not to be identified to discuss private assessments. The US is expected to adopt more sanctions against North Korea before Joe Biden leaves office, the people added.