Russian lawmakers ratify defense treaty with North Korea for mutual aid in case of aggression.
Russian lawmakers have ratified a defense treaty with North Korea, pledging mutual assistance in case of aggression. This comes amid U.S. concerns that North Korea may have sent thousands of troops to Russia for training, potentially to be deployed in Ukraine. The treaty, approved unanimously by the State Duma, will now be reviewed by the Federation Council. Relations between Russia and North Korea have strengthened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
October 24, 2024
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