South Korea, US warn against North Korea-Russia military ties ahead of Putin visit
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South Korea and the United States have held an emergency phone call over a possible impending visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to North Korea. South Korea's vice foreign minister, Kim Hong-kyun, expressed concerns that Putin's visit should not result in deeper military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell pledged continued cooperation to tackle potential regional instability and challenges caused by the trip. The two sides agreed to resolutely respond through airtight cooperation to North Korea's provocations against South Korea and actions that escalate tensions in the region. Putin is expected to visit North Korea in the coming days, and preparations for a possible parade in Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Square have been observed. The United States is concerned about the impact of Russia's support for North Korea and is closely monitoring the situation.

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