“North Korea can produce masses of cheap artillery shells, drones, and battlefield missiles. It holds that if an armed invasion of North Korea puts the country in a “state of war,” Russia will be required to provide military assistance “with all means in its possession” to North Korea “without delay” – and vice versa. It holds that if an armed invasion of North Korea puts the country in a “state of war,” Russia will be required to provide military assistance “with all means in its possession” to North Korea “without delay” – and vice versa. While the details of the treaty remain secret, that clause could effectively give North Korea shelter under Russia’s nuclear shield. “Russia and North Korea are largely … beyond giving any care to reputational concerns internationally.”

Source: The North Africa Journal June 25, 2024 04:01 UTC