Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared in his daily video speech on the 13th local time that Ukraine would react very harshly at all levels to North Korea's recognition of the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk, but he did not No details were given on what specific measures would be taken.
According to the TASS news agency, on the 13th local time, the North Korean Deputy Foreign Minister met with the Russian ambassador to North Korea in Pyongyang and handed over a note recognizing the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk.
Subsequently, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry announced that Ukraine had cut off diplomatic relations and economic ties with North Korea due to North Korea's decision to recognize the independence of eastern Ukraine.
(Headquarters reporter Wang Bin)