The war in Ukraine continues. Since the start of the Kremlin offensive, Russia has been losing influence globally. But above all, it arouses the anger of the other great powers. To defend itself, it has just signed a strategic partnership with North Korea.
Russia signs partnership with North Korea
On November 12, 2024, a historic event marks a turning point in international relations:he Russia and North Korea formalize a mutual defense partnership. This alliance, in the midst of the war in Ukraine, highlights a strategic rapprochement between these two nations isolated by the West. The latter aims for immediate military assistance in the event of an attack.
Since Russia's attack on Ukraine in 2022, relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have considerably strengthened, thus renewing the complicity forged during the Cold War. This rapprochement intensified in the face of common Western hostility, pushing the two countries to coordinate their actions against international sanctions. According to official sources, the North Korean agency KCNA reports that the agreement was ratified on November 11 in the form of a decree signed by Kim Jong Un, thus strengthening a strategic alliance that had been brewing for months.
The agreement goes beyond a simple diplomatic partnership, since it includes an immediate reciprocal military defense clause. This part of the agreement implies that in the event of aggression against one of the two nations, the other undertakes to intervene militarily. This is a clear message sent to the United States and Western allies, against whom these two regimes are now officially joining forces.
A diplomatic component
Beyond the military aspect, this agreement is also a declaration of diplomatic intent. By pledging to cooperate internationally, Russia and North Korea aim to counter Western sanctions which weigh heavily on their respective economies. This collaboration could result in joint initiatives at the United Nations and enhanced coordination in various international forums.
For Moscow, this agreement represents an opportunity to show that its alliances are strong despite the sanctions. For Pyongyang, the alliance with Russia opens up prospects for economic and military cooperation, vital in a context of economic isolation. This strategy of shared resistance could also inspire other nations looking for alternative models to alliances dominated by the West.
