Cooperation between Russia and North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un signed a mutual aid pact, with North Korea supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticizes the move as a desperate attempt to maintain international allies.
Key Points
- Putin and Kim signed a mutual aid pact emphasizing defensive security, humanitarian relief, trade, and investment
- North Korea supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine
- U.S. criticizes the cooperation as a desperate move by Russia
Pros
- Landmark agreement between Russia and North Korea covering defensive security, humanitarian relief, trade, and investment concerns
- North Korea providing support to Russia in the ongoing invasion of Ukraine
Cons
- Criticism from the U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken for Russia's desperate attempt to maintain international allies