Putin Submits Draft for Ratification of Russia-North Korea Strategic Partnership Treaty to State Duma

Oct 14, 2024, 05:05 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a draft to the Russian State Duma for the ratification of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and North Korea. The treaty, signed on June 19 during Putin's visit to Pyongyang, aims to solidify the relationship between the two nations. Analysts, including Bruce Bennett and Riccardo Villa, have noted that while the cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang is significant, it does not necessarily signal a long-term alliance. The move has raised concerns and condemnations from Western nations, who view the partnership as a strategic challenge in Asia.