North Korea and Russia's defence pact, part of their strategic treaty, has come into force, strengthening military ties amid reported North Korean involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
The "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty" concluded between North Korea and Russia in June officially came into effect on Wednesday, following the exchange of "ratification instruments" in Moscow, as reported by North Korea’s KCNA news agency.
The treaty, signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang in June and his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, includes a mutual defence agreement ensuring immediate military support in the event of armed aggression against either nation.
KCNA described the treaty as a "potent driving force" for advancing the establishment of an independent and equitable multipolar world order, free from domination, subjugation, or hegemony.
President Putin's visit and the agreement to enhance military cooperation occurred against the backdrop of Pyongyang's growing involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. Reports indicate that over 10,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to support Russia’s efforts.
Neither nation has formally acknowledged the deployment of troops or the reported shipment of thousands of ammunition containers, along with mobile howitzers and rocket launchers, from North Korea to Russia.
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The DRC and Rwanda have pledged to draft a peace deal by May 2 and stop backing armed groups, as part of new efforts to end conflict in eastern Congo.
Iran and the U.S. are set for a third round of indirect talks in Muscat, focusing on sanctions relief and guarantees over Iran’s nuclear program.
Donald Trump said talks between his envoy and Vladimir Putin made major progress toward ending the Ukraine war, urging Kyiv and Moscow to meet face-to-face.
Estonia has passed a €2.8 billion defense funding bill, raising military spending to over 5% of GDP amid growing security concerns over Russia.
George Santos, a former U.S. congressman, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison after being convicted of fraud and identity theft.
The DRC and Rwanda have pledged to draft a peace deal by May 2 and stop backing armed groups, as part of new efforts to end conflict in eastern Congo.
Iran and the U.S. are set for a third round of indirect talks in Muscat, focusing on sanctions relief and guarantees over Iran’s nuclear program.
Donald Trump said talks between his envoy and Vladimir Putin made major progress toward ending the Ukraine war, urging Kyiv and Moscow to meet face-to-face.
Estonia has passed a €2.8 billion defense funding bill, raising military spending to over 5% of GDP amid growing security concerns over Russia.
George Santos, a former U.S. congressman, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison after being convicted of fraud and identity theft.
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