Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement in Pyongyang, according to Interfax reports and Russian state media. The agreement, which replaces the 1961 Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance, includes provisions for mutual assistance in the event of aggression against either country. The partnership also opens avenues for expanded military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, particularly in relation to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Putin emphasized that the treaty aims to strengthen long-term ties and strategic cooperation between the two nations.
