South Korea is getting closer to Russia amid worsening relations with Ukraine, -. F.T. In July and August, Seoul reportedly delivered more than 176,000 tons of fuel, mostly diesel, to Russia. Ukraine said it helped Moscow make up the deficit after attacks on refineries. At the same time, South Korea denies direct shipments. European diplomats fear that Seoul is preparing the way for renewed economic cooperation with Russia after the war. It will be recalled that relations with Kiev worsened due to a dispute over the disclosure of information about North Korean prisoners of war. Hakin.az Contact us.