Russian lawmakers ratify pact with North Korea as US confirms that Pyongyang sent troops to Russia
- South Korea's President Yoon vowed to respond to North Korea's deployment of troops to Russia, including potentially supplying offensive weapons to Ukraine.
- The State Duma rapidly ratified a treaty signed by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, requiring military assistance if attacked.
- North Korea has sent over 13,000 containers of weapons to Russia since August 2023, according to South Korea's intelligence agency.
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Russia ratifies military pact with North Korea amid troops deployment row
Russian lawmakers on Thursday ratified a pact with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes as the US confirmed the deployment of 3,000 North Korean troops to Russia. The lower house of the Russian parliament, the State Duma, voted quickly to endorse the “comprehensive strategic partnership” treaty that Russia's President Vladimir Putin signed with North Korean leader King Jong Un on a visit to Pyongyang in June. The…
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