Russian State Duma Ratifies Strategic Partnership Agreement with North Korea on October 24

Oct 24, 2024, 09:14 AM

The Russian State Duma has unanimously ratified the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with North Korea on October 24. This treaty, initially signed by President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang on June 19, provides for mutual military assistance and strategic cooperation in various areas, including national security and the fight against international terrorism. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko confirmed that there are no secret annexes to the agreement and emphasized its defensive nature, aimed at curbing regional and global threats.