Kim Jong Un and Putin's Meeting Strengthens Russia-North Korea Ties Amidst Global Isolation

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is set to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a significant development that underscores the deepening political and economic ties between the two nations. This meeting holds the promise of discussions on potential arms deals and strategic cooperation, signifying a shift in their relationship, particularly in light of Russia's growing isolation due to its involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

 

Historically, North Korea's communist regime was born with support from the Soviet Union during the early days of the Cold War. The Soviet Union and China provided extensive aid during the Korean War in the 1950s. However, North Korea faced a harsh reality after the collapse of the Soviet Union in the 1990s, leading to a devastating famine.

 

Kim Jong Un's efforts to mend ties with Russia began after North Korea's 2017 nuclear test. In 2019, he met Putin for the first time in Vladivostok, marking a positive turn in relations. Kim's recent message for Russia's National Day emphasized their commitment to "hold hands" and enhance strategic cooperation.

Russia's alignment with China in opposing new sanctions on North Korea, alongside its support for Moscow after the Ukraine conflict, signals a shift in the geopolitical landscape. North Korea, one of the few nations to recognize Russian-claimed Ukrainian regions, publicly backed Russia's annexation of parts of Ukraine.

 

The deepening ties between Russia and North Korea are further evident in their joint discussions on military exercises and the revival of the term "tactical and strategic collaboration."

Economically, Russia has resumed train travel and oil exports to North Korea, making Moscow an essential partner for Pyongyang. Despite U.N. sanctions, Russia has been accused of facilitating oil exports to North Korea, and North Korean laborers remain in Russia.

 

The potential for economic cooperation extends to discussions of North Korean laborers aiding in the reconstruction of war-torn areas in Ukraine, further solidifying the partnership.

 

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