The recent defense pact between Russia and North Korea, led by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, signifies a notable escalation in Russia's geopolitical strategy, particularly in the context of its ongoing war in Ukraine. This agreement is expected to bolster North Korea's nuclear ambitions, as noted by Ana Palacio. Furthermore, the pact could strain Russia's relations with China, potentially disrupting Sino-Russian efforts to undermine Western unity. Experts, including former Spanish foreign affairs minister Ana Palacio and Sheila Smith from the Council on Foreign Relations, highlight the considerable consequences this partnership could have for global security, including altering the military balance in Northeast Asia. The agreement has also made China uneasy, reflecting broader regional and international implications.
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s new defense partnership with North Korea could have considerable consequences for global security, including potentially changing the military balance in Northeast Asia, writes @SheilaSmithCFR. https://t.co/B6kesxm5sM
The recent defense pact between Russia and North Korea marks a significant escalation in @KremlinRussia_E’s war against the West, argues @anapalacio. But could Putin end up regretting it? https://t.co/1ZRTPSBEpC
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un’s dangerous pact makes even China uneasy. 🖊️ @katiestallard https://t.co/hZTG7acYsA
The Russia-North Korea defense pact could strain the Kremlin’s relations with China, potentially disrupting Sino-Russian efforts to undermine Western unity, writes Ana Palacio, a former Spanish foreign affairs minister, in this guest op-ed. https://t.co/O1uFSM16gs
In addition to North Korean support for @KremlinRussia_E’s war in Ukraine, the Russia-North Korea defense pact signals increased Russian support for Kim Jong-un’s nuclear ambitions, notes @anapalacio. https://t.co/1ZRTPSBEpC