In June 2024, Russia signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with North Korea, signaling a strong challenge to Western interests. The pact, which includes a mutual defense treaty, was signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang where he was received by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. This development has raised concerns about potential friction with China, North Korea's historical ally, and could disrupt Sino-Russian efforts to undermine Western unity. The agreement also prompted Seoul to threaten arms supplies to Ukraine. Analysts, including the Associated Press and a US General, warn that this move by Russia could erode China's influence over North Korea and escalate regional tensions.
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.@KremlinRussia_E’s overtures to Kim Jong-un could erode China’s influence over North Korea and escalate tensions with the West, jeopardizing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s long-term geopolitical ambitions, writes @anapalacio. https://t.co/1ZRTPSBEpC
The Russia-North Korea defense pact could strain the Kremlin’s relations with China, potentially disrupting Sino-Russian efforts to undermine Western unity, writes former Spanish foreign affairs minister Ana Palacio in this op-ed. https://t.co/O1uFSM16gs
#China, despite its public alliance with #Russia, is worried #NorthKorea could be emboldened into starting a regional crisis following President Vladimir Putin’s visit, a top #US official says. https://t.co/cr9ThpSGAE
#Russia #NorthKorea pact could dent #China’s influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both Closer ties between Putin and Kim could weaken Beijing’s sway and leave it as the “biggest loser,” said Danny Russel, who was the top U.S. diplomat for Asia in the Obama… https://t.co/lA9idy5NmR
As Russia and North Korea grow closer, China keeps its distance https://t.co/mkWXLT0axB
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are getting closer — and China has reason to be worried https://t.co/YIw9roNwRa
The Russia-North Korea defense pact could strain the Kremlin’s relations with China, potentially disrupting Sino-Russian efforts to undermine Western unity, writes former Spanish Foreign Minister Ana Palacio in her latest op-ed. https://t.co/O1uFSM16gs
The Russia-North Korea defense pact leaves no doubt about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s determination to overthrow the existing international order. But the agreement could also strain the Kremlin’s relations with China, potentially disrupting Sino-… https://t.co/u9rGyurVZq
Russia raises stakes against West with new North Korea pact https://t.co/B1S1qLuHi0 https://t.co/cRu1ABj0HG
Behind the smiles, the balloons and the red-carpet pageantry of Pres. Putin’s visit to North Korea, a strong signal came through: the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never before. https://t.co/zTgiFOgr2K
🇷🇺🇨🇳 RUSSIA’S DEAL WITH NORTH KOREA MAY PROVOKE TENSION WITH CHINA Putin’s new defense pact with North Korea has raised concerns about strained relations with China, historically North Korea’s main ally. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force General C.Q. Brown,… https://t.co/8hptV9qnwI
⚠️ RUSSIA'S NORTH KOREA DEFENSE DEAL COULD CREATE FRICTION WITH CHINA: US GENERAL Full Story → https://t.co/hKYqwG2m6H https://t.co/iAOVbUzzhC
THREAD: Russian president Vladimir Putin received the royal treatment from North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un on a visit to Pyongyang, where the two heads of state signed a mutual defense treaty last week. That’s making Beijing nervous. https://t.co/WRe28hMqcj
Upgraded Russia–North Korea strategic partnership sends West ‘strong challenge’ Russia's newly-signed Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement with North Korea should be seen as "a strong signal to the West," the Associated Press warned. Dissecting the agreement’s clause… https://t.co/2JLHlfDmxv
With new pact with North Korea, Russia raises stakes with West over Ukraine https://t.co/81hlnJC6zC