(Moscow) – A historic defense agreement between North Korea and Russia has officially come into effect following the exchange of documents. The agreement, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June, marks a significant strategic partnership between the two nations. The deal was finalized during President Putin’s visit to Pyongyang.
According to North Korea’s official news agency, KCNA, the formal implementation of the agreement comes at a time when the United States and South Korea have accused North Korea of sending over 10,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine.
Experts suggest that Kim Jong Un seeks advanced technology and combat experience for his military from Moscow. The agreement binds both countries to provide “immediate” military assistance in case of any attack and to jointly oppose Western sanctions.
The deal came into force on Wednesday when the foreign ministers of both countries, Kim Jong Gyu and Andrei Rudenko, exchanged documents in Moscow. Last month, lawmakers in Moscow unanimously voted in favor of the agreement, which was then signed by President Putin. Pyongyang confirmed the agreement was ratified by Kim Jong Un’s order.
According to KCNA, the agreement is seen as a strong impetus for the establishment of a multipolar global system that is independent, fair, and free from dominance, subordination, and supremacy.
