Vikrant Shekhawat : Jun 18, 2024, 08:54 AM
Russia-North Korea Relation: Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to arrive in North Korea on Tuesday on a two-day visit. Let us tell you that this will be Putin's first visit to North Korea in the last 24 years. It is believed that Putin can meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and discuss increasing military cooperation. Both Russia and North Korea have deep differences with the US. Due to this, the two countries are getting closer.What is the purpose of the visit?Putin is visiting North Korea at a time when the international community is expressing concern about an arms agreement. It is believed that Pyongyang will provide the necessary weapons to Moscow in exchange for economic assistance and technology transfer. These weapons are very important for Putin in the ongoing war with Ukraine.Kim visited Russia in SeptemberIn September, Kim Jong visited Russia for a meeting with Putin. Since then, military, economic and other cooperation between North Korea and Russia has increased rapidly. This was the first meeting of the two leaders after 2019. US and South Korean officials have accused North Korea of supplying ammunition, missiles and other military equipment to Russia. However, both Pyongyang and Moscow have rejected these allegations.Putin visited North Korea in 2000Both North Korea and Russia have denied allegations of any arms transfer, as such a move would violate the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council. These resolutions were also supported by Russia, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Putin first visited Pyongyang in July 2000, a few months after his first election. He then met Kim's father and North Korean ruler Kim Jong Il.