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Russia and North Korea Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement with Immediate Military Assistance Clause

Jun 19, 2024, 09:55 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, which includes a mutual defense clause. The pact stipulates that both countries will provide immediate military assistance to each other in the event of an attack. This agreement, reported by the Associated Press and KCNA, underscores a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape, as Russia and North Korea pledge to strengthen their defense capabilities and cooperate on security issues at the United Nations. The deal was signed on June 19, 2024, and emphasizes mutual aid and joint actions to repel external aggression and armed aggression.