The upper house of Russian parliament has ratified a treaty with North Korea that outlines mutual military assistance between the two countries. This move follows the confirmation by the U.S. of the deployment of up to 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia.
The treaty, known as the 'comprehensive strategic partnership treaty,' was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Putin's visit to Pyongyang in June. It stipulates that Russia and North Korea must provide immediate military assistance using 'all means' in the event of an attack on either country, marking a significant strengthening of ties between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War.
