US Calls on China to ‘Curb’ North Korean Involvement in Russia–Ukraine War

Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed on Oct. 31 that the United States has communicated with China about curbing North Korea’s involvement in the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.
“In fact, we had a robust conversation just this week, and I think they know well the concerns that we have and the expectations that, both in word and deed, they’ll use the influence that they have to work to curb these activities,” Blinken said during a press conference after meetings with South Korean officials.
Blinken noted that China is a member of the United Nations Security Council and is expected to demand that North Korea and Russia cease provocative military action in violation of U.N. resolutions….