South Korea is gradually normalizing its relations with Russia, despite the conflict in Ukraine and Moscow's cooperation with North Korea, reports the Financial Times. According to the publication, in July and August alone, Seoul supplied more than 170 thousand tons of fuel to Russia. The FT also notes that South Korea's "inclination" towards Russia is causing concern among its European partners.

South Korea is gradually normalizing its relations with Russia, despite the conflict in Ukraine and Moscow's cooperation with North Korea, reports the Financial Times. According to the publication, in July and August alone, Seoul supplied more than 170 thousand tons of fuel to Russia. The FT also notes that South Korea's "inclination" towards Russia is causing concern among its European partners.