Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to North Korea, his first since 2000, signifies the ongoing strengthening of bilateral ties between Moscow and Pyongyang. During the visit, Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new defense pact, marking a significant development in their relationship. Following the June summit and the defense pact, North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward waters off its east coast, further escalating regional tensions.
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North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile toward waters off its east coast, in a show of force after Kim Jong Un and Russian President Putin struck a defense pact https://t.co/KIAeAIUSmy
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new defense pact. Experts @SueMiTerry and @SSestanovich explain why—and what it means. https://t.co/rIeFx3ofgb
In this piece, written prior to the June Putin-Kim Jong-un summit, a researcher from the China Institute of International Studies analyzes Moscow’s evolving relations with North and South Korea, suggesting a “tilt” towards Pyongyang is underway, but will have limits.
Russian President Putin's 2024 visit to North Korea, his first since 2000, signifies the ongoing strengthening of bilateral ties. Whether this is a short-term expedience or the start of a true security alliance remains to be seen, writes @SueMiTerry. https://t.co/j5x3ddYcWW
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