Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law



News Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law Move comes as DPRK deploys troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, though Pyongyang has yet to ratify agreement Ifang Bremer November 11, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un after signing the new Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024 \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (June 20, 2024) Vladimir Putin signed the new mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia into law on Saturday, a move that may seek to provide a legal basis for DPRK troops’ participation in the Ukraine war. The signing comes after the upper house of the Russian parliament ratified the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last week, following in the footsteps of the lower house. Vladimir Putin signed the new mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia into law on Saturday, a move that may seek to provide a legal basis for DPRK troops’ participation in the Ukraine war. The signing comes after the upper house of the Russian parliament ratified the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last week, following in the footsteps of the lower house. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law

Move comes as DPRK deploys troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine, though Pyongyang has yet to ratify agreement

Ifang Bremer November 11, 2024

Putin signs mutual defense pact with North Korea into law

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un after signing the new Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (June 20, 2024)

Vladimir Putin signed the new mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia into law on Saturday, a move that may seek to provide a legal basis for DPRK troops’ participation in the Ukraine war.

The signing comes after the upper house of the Russian parliament ratified the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership last week, following in the footsteps of the lower house.

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