South Korea protests over 'Victory' banner hung from Russian embassyA banner reading "Victory will be ours" is displayed on the exterior wall of the Russian embassy in Seoul. afpSEOUL - South Korea has protested to Russia after its embassy in Seoul unfurled a giant banner declaring "Victory will be ours", an apparent reference to the anniversary of the Ukraine war. South Korea opposes Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its recruitment of soldiers from North Korea, with which Seoul remains technically at war. "In this context, we have conveyed our position to the Russian side regarding the recent display of a banner on the outer walls of the Russian Embassy in Seoul and public remarks made by the Russian Ambassador to South Korea." North Korea has sent thousands of troops to fight for Russia, according to South Korean and Western intelligence agencies.

Source: Bangkok Post February 23, 2026 04:05 UTC