Putin met with North Korean official Ri Hi Yong in Moscow, indicating strengthened military ties. The meeting follows a treaty signed last year for mutual assistance during emergencies. North Korea’s troop support for Russia’s Ukraine operations further highlights their growing partnership.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently met with Ri Hi Yong, a prominent official from North Korea’s Workers’ Party, highlighting the growing military collaboration between Russia and North Korea. This meeting took place at the Kremlin, emphasizing Pyongyang’s strategic relevance to Moscow amid global tensions.
Last year, Russia and North Korea formalized a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty, which establishes mutual military and other forms of assistance during emergencies. This agreement marks a significant step in deepening bilateral ties between the two nations.
North Korea has also sent troops to support Russia amid its ongoing military operations in Ukraine, further solidifying their alliance. Additionally, an official from Russia’s United Russia party recently acknowledged North Korea’s backing of what Moscow describes as its special military operation in Ukraine, indicating a strengthening of these ties.
The meeting between Putin and the North Korean official underscores the strategic military partnership developing between Russia and North Korea. Their treaty establishes a framework for mutual assistance, particularly in the context of Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. As both nations intensify their collaboration, their relationship is likely to have significant geopolitical implications.
Original Source: www3.nhk.or.jp
