G7 urges N.Korea, Russia to 'cease unlawful arms transfers'

G7 urges N.Korea, Russia to 'cease unlawful arms transfers'
by AFP Staff Writers
Rome (AFP) May 31, 2024
G7 foreign ministers said Friday they were "gravely concerned" about deepening cooperation between Russia and North Korea, particularly arms transfers from Pyongyang to Moscow for use in attacking Ukraine.

"We call on the DPRK and Russia to cease unlawful arms transfers," said the statement published by G7 president Italy, which was also issued on behalf of ministers from South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the European Union.

Lithuanian president wants to up defence spending to 3.5% of GDP
Vilnius (AFP) May 27, 2024
Lithuania's newly re-elected president on Monday set out a goal for the Baltic state to spend 3.5 percent of its gross domestic product (GDP) on defence, amid security concerns over neighbouring Russia. The formerly Soviet-ruled NATO and EU member has been a key ally to Ukraine since Russia's invasion and fears that it could be the Kremlin's next target. "I think we should reach at least 3.5 percent of GDP in the coming years," said President Gitanas Nauseda, who won a second term on Sunday. ... read more

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