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Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations

Russian leader says treaty envisions ‘assistance in case of aggression,’ as North Korea send arms for use in Ukraine

Last updated at 5:15 p.m. KST with the announcement of agreement signing, at 5:54 p.m. with additional background and context, at 7 p.m. with mutual defense deal and at 9:14 p.m. with expert comments.


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