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Putin Ratifies Mutual Defense Treaty with North Korea, Formalizing June Agreement

Nov 9, 2024, 07:51 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with North Korea, formalizing a mutual defense pact between the two nations. The treaty, initially agreed upon in June after a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and recently ratified by the Russian parliament, includes a provision for mutual military assistance if either country is attacked. The agreement aims to align the core interests of both nations and to ensure regional and global peace, security, and stability. This formalization solidifies the alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang amid heightened global tensions.