French President Emmanuel Macron urged China to stop North Korea's intervention in the war in Ukraine, warning Beijing about the possible consequences. About it reports Politico. According to the French leader, the presence of the DPRK on the side of Russia is a threat that requires global attention-and can provoke a new balance of strength in the Asian-Pacific region.
French President noted that North Korea's involvement in the European conflict is a "serious issue" that has consequences far beyond Europe.
The French leader emphasized that Paris has historically opposed NATO's expansion in Asia, including the opening of the Alliance representation in Japan, but the potential strengthening of the DPRK's participation in the war is forcing the West to view security policy in the region. Macron's words may indicate a gradual change in the position of France. For a long time, Paris was skeptical of the idea of NATO globalization, but now - against the background of the possible participation of Pyongyan in Ukrainian conflict - rhetoric has become tougher. Macron called on China: to keep the DPRK from participating in the war of Russia against Ukraine; prepare a response to NATO's possible expansion in Asia; prevent further interference with regional conflicts.
In recent months, Western intelligence has repeatedly reported the probable supply of weapons from the DPRK to Russia, as well as the transfer of ammunition and cooperation at the political level. Macron hints: if Beijing does not take responsibility for the behavior of his ally, the event can answer asymmetrically-in particular the expansion of military presence in the Indo-Pacific.
