The White House expressed concern over a defense pact between Russia and North Korea, signed by their leaders. The pact could impact China's influence as Russia and North Korea draw closer, potentially straining Russia's relations with China.
China shares a “no limits partnership” with Russia and remains a crucial supporter to North Korea. Yet as its two neighbors — isolated by the U.S. and the West — forge closer ties, Beijing appears to be keeping its distance. https://t.co/xRaeEM2Dod
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
China appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea move closer to each other with a new defense pact that could tilt the balance of power among the three authoritarian states. https://t.co/0GvLsFtIYO
Russia-North Korea pact could dent China’s influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both https://t.co/0WbMt5WbSp
🔵 WHITE HOUSE SAYS RUSSIA-NORTH KOREA DEFENSE PACT A CONCERN, BUT NO SURPRISE A defense pact between Russia and North Korea signed by their two leaders is a cause of concern for the United States but is no surprise, the White House said on Thursday. Full Story via Reuters on… https://t.co/0Mn6YKKyBa