Russian President Putin submits bill to Duma ratifying defense treaty with North Korea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill to the State Duma to ratify a treaty with North Korea, signed during his June visit to Pyongyang. The treaty establishes mutual defense commitments and aims to enhance cooperation for regional and international security. It opposes Western sanctions, labeling them illegal. While South Korea asserts North Korean troops might be aiding Russia in Ukraine, the Kremlin has dismissed these claims as false.
October 14, 2024
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