Russia and North Korea Sign New Pact
During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang this week, he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. Key points about this pact:
It includes provisions for mutual defense assistance, requiring the countries to provide immediate military aid to each other in the event of an attack or war.[3][4][5]
Article 4 specifically states that if one country is invaded, the other must deploy "all means at its disposal without delay" to provide military and other assistance.[5]
It formalizes enhanced military cooperation and diplomatic ties between Russia and North Korea.[3][4]
Both leaders described it as a major upgrade to their relations, covering security, trade, investment, cultural and humanitarian cooperation.[5]
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