The United States and South Korea have urged China to leverage its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent further escalation following reports that Pyongyang has dispatched thousands of troops to aid Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine. Despite these calls, China has remained silent on the matter.
In a recent meeting, top U.S. diplomats engaged with China's ambassador to the United States to express concerns and encourage China to use its sway with North Korea to discourage the military cooperation. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that the international community expects China to intervene and help curb these activities.
