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December 09, 2024
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Kim Jong Un ratifies mutual defense treaty with Russia, two days after Putin

North Korean leader’s decree could lead to more open troop deployments to fight in Ukraine war, expert says

Kim Jong Un formally ratified North Korea’s mutual defense pact with Russia on Monday, days after Moscow did the same, in a move that could pave the way for the DPRK to more openly deploy troops for the Ukraine war.

The North Korean “head of state” signed a decree ratifying the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the state-owned Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) announced on Tuesday, stating that the deal will take effect once the two sides exchange ratification documents.

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