Putin Finalizes Defense Pact with North Korea

The treaty mandates mutual military support between Russia and North Korea in the event of an armed attack.

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the mutual defense treaty into law, solidifying a strategic partnership with North Korea.
The treaty was initially agreed upon by Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a June summit in Pyongyang.
The agreement includes provisions for mutual aid in the case of military aggression against either nation.
Reports indicate North Korea has supplied Russia with weapons, with Ukrainian experts finding evidence at attack sites.
Ukrainian President Zelenskiy claims North Korean troops are present in Russia, though Moscow has not confirmed this.