North Korea, Russia pledge mutual defense, surprising many observersYour browser doesn’t support HTML5Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upgraded their countries’ relationship as they met Wednesday in Pyongyang. Both men signed a treaty they say contains a mutual defense clause. The developments are being criticized by the U.S. and its allies, who say the relationship is a threat to global peace. More from VOA’s Bill Gallo in Seoul, South Korea. Contributor: Kim Lewis

Source: The North Africa Journal June 20, 2024 08:02 UTC