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North Korea, Russia Ratify Defense Treaty, 12,000 Troops Sent to Ukraine

Nov 12, 2024, 08:03 AM

North Korea has ratified a landmark mutual defense treaty with Russia, formalizing a deepening security cooperation between the two nations. The treaty, signed by the leaders of both countries in June, commits each side to provide military assistance in the event of an armed attack on the other. This agreement comes amid reports that North Korea has dispatched 12,000 troops to support Russia's war efforts against Ukraine, with most of these troops stationed in Russia's Kursk Oblast. The pact was ratified by both President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, marking a significant development in their strategic partnership.