Vladimir Putin’s state visit to North Korea wrapped up on Wednesday evening with the signing of a new “comprehensive strategic partnership” treaty, appearing to replace all past bilateral agreements signed between the two countries. 

The agreement outlines the direction of military, political, economic and cultural cooperation between the two countries, and Russia framed the deal as a stabilizing force for Northeast Asia that is not targeted at any specific country. 

The summit marked a significant milestone in the growing partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang, representing the first meeting between Putin and a North Korean