Putin Sends Strategic Agreement with North Korea to Duma for Approval

Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill to the State Duma to formalize a strategic agreement with North Korea. This agreement underscores a deepening alliance between the two nations amid escalating global tensions.

The pact stipulates that if either country is attacked and finds itself in a state of war, the other is committed to providing immediate military and other forms of assistance using all available means. This provision highlights the seriousness of their commitment to mutual defense.

The agreement was inked during Putin’s visit to Pyongyang on June 19, 2024, marking a pivotal moment in Russo-North Korean relations. It will replace the previous Treaty of Friendship, established on February 9, 2020, signifying a shift towards a more robust military partnership.

As geopolitical dynamics continue to evolve, this new alliance could have far-reaching implications for security in the region and beyond.