South Korea’s president stated that the country’s security and strategic cooperation with the United States and Japan will grow stronger, with a focus on collaboration under frameworks like AUKUS and the Quad. The goal is to build a more robust network that supports regional stability and broader prosperity. The president emphasized that these cooperation mechanisms will continue to expand, evolve, and deepen their impact in the years ahead.
Policy leaders indicated that the tri-lateral cooperation among South Korea, the United States, and Japan will function as a powerful platform for peace and economic growth throughout the region and beyond. This greater alignment is expected to adapt to changing security and economic dynamics, reinforcing long-term alliance commitments and regional partnerships.
Earlier, Izvestia, citing the Japanese embassy in Moscow, reported that Japan has not yet received an official invitation from any AUKUS member to join the alliance, underscoring the ongoing debate within the partnership about its expansion. Source: Izvestia.
On August 14, Gennady Gatilov, the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Office in Geneva and other international organizations, commented that the AUKUS arrangement, which includes the United States, Canada, and Australia, could develop into a full-fledged military-political bloc, signaling a significant shift in regional security architecture. Source: United Nations Geneva briefing.
Meanwhile, there were discussions in the State Duma about holding an exhibition focused on NATO equipment, reflecting ongoing debates about alliance capabilities and public perception within Russia and allied circles. Source: State Duma records.