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Putin Submits Treaty on Strategic Partnership with North Korea Including Military Assistance to Parliament

Oct 15, 2024, 07:16 AM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill to the Russian State Duma for the ratification of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Russia and North Korea (DPRK). The treaty, signed on June 19 during Putin's visit to Pyongyang, includes provisions for mutual military assistance in the event of an attack on either country. Kremlin officials described the mutual defense pact as 'unambiguous.' The move signals a strengthening of ties between the two nations, which could lead to increased cooperation in various sectors. Western nations are expected to express deep concerns and condemnations over this development, according to state agency RIA.