That’s all we would need now. A War on the Korean peninsula. Never underestimate what is going on behind the scenes in move, and counter move by those who run the world. Today, North Korean troops were given warning shots as they crossed the border into South Korea. It isn’t a stretch to see that such probing is happening, but South Korea is well prepared. If nukes are not used, North Korea would be decimated in any war with the South. Freedom and capitalism have made the South Koreans powerful and the Communist regime to the north has stagnated into destitution.
Vladimir Putin is set to visit North Korea for two days starting Tuesday, marking his first trip to the country in over twenty years. This visit, announced by the Kremlin, highlights the deepening relationship between Russia and North Korea, amidst widespread international concerns. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Putin has rarely traveled overseas, making this visit particularly significant. It also marks an important occasion for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as he has not hosted any world leaders in Pyongyang since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
🇷🇺🇰🇵 NORTH KOREA PUTS PUTIN PICTURES DOWN HIGHWAY
A long stretch of highway in the North Korean capital has been decorated with images of Putin.
Among the reasons for Putin’s state visit is a state desire to formally express gratitude for North Korea’s support of Russia in the… pic.twitter.com/tOdU6qtAE1
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 18, 2024
During this visit, the leaders are expected to sign a new strategic partnership agreement, replacing previous agreements from 1961, 2000, and 2001, aiming to increase stability in northeast Asia without being provocative towards other nations. Satellite imagery has captured preparations for a grand parade in Pyongyang, signaling the importance of this meeting.
The U.S. has expressed concerns over the strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea, particularly regarding allegations that North Korea has been providing military aid to Russia for its conflict in Ukraine. Both countries have denied these allegations. After his visit to North Korea, Putin is scheduled to travel to Hanoi for a two-day visit, emphasizing Vietnam’s continuing relationship with Russia, a situation that is likely to concern the United States.
Putin heads to North Korea for first visit since 2000 amid Western rebuke pic.twitter.com/MFOk9RvgwA
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Putin’s itinerary further includes reciprocal acknowledgment of Kim Jong Un’s visit to Russia last September, where the North Korean leader toured military and aerospace facilities. The upcoming visit also comes amidst escalated tensions on the Korean peninsula, with recent incidents of North Korean soldiers entering the South Korean side of the Demilitarized Zone.
In the broader geopolitical context, Putin’s travels are part of a larger effort to reassert Russia on the global stage amid increasing isolation due to the Ukraine conflict. This includes strengthening alliances with other countries that oppose what they see as a U.S.-dominated global order. Putin’s recent visits and diplomatic engagements, such as his trip to Beijing and hosting a BRICS group meeting, underline this strategy.
🚨🇷🇺 PUTIN ARRIVES IN YAKUTIA AHEAD OF TRIP TO NORTH KOREA
He is due to meet with the head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Aisen Nikolayev, and will later fly on to North Korea for his first visit to the country in 24 years.pic.twitter.com/R896Ihui4u
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) June 18, 2024
Furthermore, the visit is poised to boost Kim Jong Un’s image domestically, showcasing his international influence and potentially securing economic and technological support from Russia. This occurs as Russia faces its own global challenges and shifts in its foreign policy towards more reliance on countries like North Korea, moving away from previous support of UN sanctions against the North Korean regime.
Major Points:
- Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit North Korea for two days starting Tuesday, marking his first trip to the country in over two decades and highlighting Russia’s closer ties with North Korea.
- The visit is significant as it is one of Putin’s rare international trips since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and comes at a time when North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has not hosted any world leaders in Pyongyang since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- During the visit, Putin and Kim are expected to sign a new strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing stability in northeast Asia, updating agreements dating back to 1961.
- The U.S. has expressed concerns about the strengthening relationship between Russia and North Korea, particularly regarding potential military support and the violation of international sanctions.
- Following his visit to North Korea, Putin will travel to Hanoi, Vietnam, emphasizing the continuing diplomatic and strategic connections between Vietnam and Russia, likely causing further concern for the United States.
James Kravitz – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
