Road trip! Harold and Kumar...err, Putin and Kim apparently looking in vain for a White Castle in Pyongyang, North Korea. Image released by the Korean Central News Agency on June 20, 2024
They say we must remember history lest we are bound to repeat it.
In a move reminiscent of 1939’s “Pact of Steel” between Germany and Italy, Russia and North Korea signed a mutual defense pact during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Pyongyang on June 19, 2024. This agreement, termed the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, deepens military ties between the two nations and includes a commitment to mutual military support in the event of an attack on either country.
Key Elements of the Pact
The pact revives a formal military alliance similar to the one established under the 1961 Soviet-DPRK treaty. It pledges immediate military assistance if either nation is attacked, signaling a significant shift in the balance of power in the region. The agreement encompasses various areas of cooperation, including defense development, science, medicine, and trade.
One notable aspect of this agreement is the deployment of North Korean engineers to join Russian forces, which could happen as soon as next month. This indicates North Korea’s more active involvement in supporting Russia’s military endeavors, potentially including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. North Korea has already been aiding Russia by supplying weapons and munitions, including ballistic missiles used against Ukrainian forces.
International Reactions
The signing of this pact has drawn strong reactions from the international community. South Korea‘s national security adviser, Chang Ho-jin, described the agreement as crossing a “red line” and warned it could severely damage ROK-Russia relations. He emphasized that Russia must reconsider its actions if it wishes to restore and develop ties with South Korea after the Ukraine war .
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have condemned the pact in the strongest terms, expressing concerns about regional and global security implications. Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder highlighted the risks for North Korean forces if they are deployed to Ukraine, labeling them potential “cannon fodder” in an “illegal war.”
They say we must remember history lest we are bound to repeat it.
In a move reminiscent of 1939’s “Pact of Steel” between Germany and Italy, Russia and North Korea signed a mutual defense pact during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Pyongyang on June 19, 2024. This agreement, termed the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, deepens military ties between the two nations and includes a commitment to mutual military support in the event of an attack on either country.
Key Elements of the Pact
The pact revives a formal military alliance similar to the one established under the 1961 Soviet-DPRK treaty. It pledges immediate military assistance if either nation is attacked, signaling a significant shift in the balance of power in the region. The agreement encompasses various areas of cooperation, including defense development, science, medicine, and trade.
One notable aspect of this agreement is the deployment of North Korean engineers to join Russian forces, which could happen as soon as next month. This indicates North Korea’s more active involvement in supporting Russia’s military endeavors, potentially including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. North Korea has already been aiding Russia by supplying weapons and munitions, including ballistic missiles used against Ukrainian forces.
International Reactions
The signing of this pact has drawn strong reactions from the international community. South Korea‘s national security adviser, Chang Ho-jin, described the agreement as crossing a “red line” and warned it could severely damage ROK-Russia relations. He emphasized that Russia must reconsider its actions if it wishes to restore and develop ties with South Korea after the Ukraine war .
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have condemned the pact in the strongest terms, expressing concerns about regional and global security implications. Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder highlighted the risks for North Korean forces if they are deployed to Ukraine, labeling them potential “cannon fodder” in an “illegal war.”
š·šŗš°šµš Pepe Escobar: Russia-North Korea alliance creates new āEurasian security arrangementā
Thanks to their new strategic partnership agreement, if NATO attacks Russia, North Korea will respond by attacking US bases in Asia. @RealPepeEscobarpic.twitter.com/PK2TjDsJQE
ā NewRulesGeopolitics (@NewRulesGeo) June 26, 2024
Broader Implications
The alliance between Russia and North Korea introduces a new dynamic to international relations and military conflicts. It underscores a potential shift in global alliances and raises the specter of increased military engagements beyond regional disputes. The pact also highlights the evolving geopolitical landscape, with Russia seeking to bolster its strategic partnerships amid ongoing tensions with Western nations over Ukraineāā.
As the situation develops, the international community will closely monitor Russia’s and North Korea’s actions and strategies, aware of the far-reaching implications for global peace and security.
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