North Korea and Russia's treaty, promising military support and opposing Western sanctions, takes effect.

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between North Korea and Russia, signed in June, officially took effect on December 4, 2024, following the exchange of ratification documents. The treaty obligates both countries to provide immediate military assistance in case of an attack and to oppose Western sanctions. It also aims to elevate their bilateral relations to a new strategic level. This comes amid accusations that North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers to support Russia in the Ukraine conflict, and both countries are under UN sanctions for their respective actions.

December 04, 2024
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