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Sunday, 22 December
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Putin and Kim Jong Un sign pact on mutual assistance in case of aggression

During his two-day visit to the DPRK, Vladimir Putin signed an agreement on a "comprehensive strategic partnership." with Kim Jong Un. The pact provides for assistance in the event that one of the parties to the agreement is attacked.

This was reported by Russian media.

It is noted that Putin and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement on a "comprehensive strategic partnership" between the two countries. It provides for the possibility of providing assistance in the event of "aggression against one of the parties." Putin is confident that these talks in Pyongyang will help strengthen security in the entire region.

In turn, the DPRK leader pointed out that the agreement is "peaceful and defense-oriented". He called Russia "the most honest friend and ally" and Putin "the dearest friend of the Korean people."

Russian media also reported the North Korean leader as saying that this strategic partnership agreement provides for further development of closer political, economic and military cooperation.

Earlier, Apostrophe wrote about a parade in Pyongyang in honor of Putin's visit.