Russia is making strategic diplomatic moves in North Korea, just days after Trump’s surprising call with Vladimir Putin. This deepening alliance between Russia and North Korea is raising alarms across global security circles.
At a glance:
• Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu visited North Korea amid strengthening ties between the two nations
• Shoigu’s visit followed President Trump’s recent conversation with Putin about potential Ukraine ceasefire
• North Korea has reportedly sent approximately 12,000 troops to support Russia’s military operations in Ukraine
• Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a mutual defense agreement during Putin’s visit to Pyongyang
• North Korean state media criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s recent visit to Washington
Russia’s Diplomatic Push in North Korea
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has visited North Korea, marking another high-level exchange between Moscow and Pyongyang. The diplomatic mission comes at a critical time when Russia faces international isolation over its actions in Ukraine while seeking alternative partnerships.
It’s honestly the last thing we need while Trump attempts to negotiate peace between Russia and Ukraine.
During his visit, Shoigu expressed Russia’s appreciation for North Korea’s support regarding the Ukrainian conflict. “I would like to express my gratitude to our Korean friends for solidarity with Russia’s position on all critical geopolitical issues and on the Ukrainian issue in particular,” Shoigu stated.
North Korea has demonstrated its commitment to the relationship by sending multiple delegations to Moscow for discussions on economic and health matters. These meetings indicate Pyongyang’s strategic pivot toward Russia as Western sanctions continue to target both nations.
Military Cooperation Raises Global Concerns
Reports indicate that approximately 12,000 North Korean troops are currently involved in the Ukraine conflict in support of Russian forces. This military cooperation follows the mutual defense agreement signed during Putin’s visit to Pyongyang, marking a significant escalation in the partnership.
North Korean state media has been actively promoting anti-Ukraine propaganda to its citizens, who only have access to government-approved news sources. Official North Korean news agency KCNA criticized Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s Washington visit, claiming, “During his visit to Washington, Zelenskyy has proved to be a war provoker and the biggest threat to the international community by his shameless behavior.”
The relationship between North Korea and Russia has evolved beyond mere transactional exchanges into a strategic and ideological partnership. Experts suggest the alliance is driven by North Korea’s need for food, financial assistance, and military technology, while Russia benefits from munitions and troop support.
If Trump brings this war to an end, it may just put an end to this growing relationship. And that’s…pretty important. Even though the Democrats seem to be oblivious to it.
