- Title: Russia calls US-South Korea drills preparation for war
- Date: 25th March 2026
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- Keywords: Drills Russia South Korea United States Zakharova
- Location: MOSCOW, RUSSIA
- City: MOSCOW, RUSSIA
- Country: Russia
- Topics: Conflicts/War/Peace,Europe,Military Conflicts
- Reuters ID: LVA003728125032026RP1
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- Story Text: Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday (March 25) that joint U.S.-South Korea military drills amounted to "open preparation for war."
Washington and Seoul launched their annual large-scale exercises in South Korea in mid-March, saying they were defensive and designed to test readiness against potential military threats from North Korea.
"Officially, they (the drills) were described as defensive exercises, but judging by the activities carried out during them and the equipment deployed, these maneuvers are nothing less than open preparations for war," Zakharova said. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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