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Putin Signs Defense Treaty with North Korea and Kim Jong Un on Saturday

Nov 9, 2024, 07:04 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty with North Korea. The treaty, initially signed in June with Kim Jong Un, includes a clause for mutual military assistance in the event of aggression. This agreement, now ratified by Russia's Senate on Saturday, solidifies the alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang, committing each nation to support the other in case of an armed attack.