While the military deal between Moscow and Pyongyang sounds frightening, it’s weaker than the Cold War-era treaty.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un attend a Gala concert in Pyongyang, on June 19, 2024.
Some of these comments are justifiable. U.S. officials are right to raise concerns. But to be perfectly blunt, the sky isn’t falling.First, it’s vital to understand why Putin and Kim have chosen the path they’re now on. For Russia, the calculations are relatively straightforward: Russian foreign policy is now dictated entirely by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Third and most notable over the long term, getting closer to Russia gives the Kim dynasty greater flexibility in the region by lessening its dependence on China. It’s no surprise that Beijing has been quite muted on the whole arrangement since it was consummated last month.Much has been made about the mutual defense provision in Putin and Kim’s partnership accord.
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