Putin's Spokesperson Has A Rather Cagey Response To Fears North Korea And Russia Could Join Forces

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un met in Pyongyang in June 2024, signing a treaty with a mutual assistance clause amidst concerns about potential collaboration against Ukraine. The Kremlin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refused to disclose the specifics of the deal but emphasized the deep strategic cooperation between the two countries, including security matters. Reports suggest North Korean troops have been involved in the Ukraine conflict, raising fears of broader implications beyond Europe, with tensions escalating on the Korean peninsula as well.

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