Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu touched down in Pyongyang this week for high-stakes talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) leader Kim Jong Un – his second visit in under three months! 🛬 According to Russian media, the meeting follows direct orders from President Vladimir Putin and could address ‘the situation surrounding Ukraine’ among other global security topics.
🤝 The two nations have been cozying up since signing a major military pact last year during Putin’s rare trip to Pyongyang. The deal includes a mutual defense clause, which Shoigu praised in March as a ‘win-win’ for both sides. With tensions simmering worldwide, this latest meetup has analysts buzzing about what’s next for the Russia-DPRK alliance.
💡 Why it matters: As Western sanctions bite, Moscow and Pyongyang are leaning on each other for military and economic support. Could this partnership reshape power dynamics in Asia – and beyond? Stay tuned. 🔥
