The trip aims to improve military alliances in a context of maximum international tension.
The Russian president, Vladimir Putinprepares for travel to North Korea on Tuesdayhis first trip to this country in 24 years.
The Russian leader will visit the isolated nation for two days at the invitation of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-unas reported by the Korean Central News Agency.
Expansion of military cooperation expected
The talks are expected to focus on expansion of military cooperation between the countries, since both are in the middle of increasingly intense confrontations with the West.
Military, economic and other types of cooperation between North Korea and Russia increased considerably since the North Korean leader He met Putin in Russia last Septemberin their first meeting since 2019.
U.S. and South Korean officials have accused North Korea of supply Russia with artillery, missiles and other military equipment to help prolong your fighting in Ukrainepossibly in exchange for key military technologies and help.
Both Pyongyang and Moscow have denied the accusations, which would constitute a violation of the UN Security Council resolutions.
“Close and fruitful cooperation”
The Kremlin has previously said it “very much appreciates” Pyongyang’s support for the Russian military action in Ukraine and has mentioned his “close and fruitful cooperation” at the UN and other international organizations.
Russia and China have repeatedly blocked attempts by the United States and its partners to impose new UN sanctions on North Korea for hisbarrage of prohibited tests with ballistic missiles.
