Forging a New Alliance: The Strategic Impact of Putin’s Meeting with Kim Jong-un (Part 1 of 2)

The recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang has sent ripples of fear through the corridors of power in the West. This landmark event is far more than a diplomatic courtesy; it signifies the forging of a new power structure in the East, challenging the waning influence of the hegemonic world order.

Putin’s visit to Pyongyang culminated in the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, marking a significant elevation in Russia-DPRK relations. Described as a "universal strategic partnership," this agreement suggests an unprecedented level of cooperation at the highest level spanning military, economic, and scientific domains. This enhanced relationship signals that the East is uniting to form a checkmate to Western militarism in the region.

President Putin’s article in North Korea’s leading newspaper, Rodong Sinmun, underscores this shift. He emphasized that the strengthened ties between Russia and North Korea herald a new world order based on justice, standing in stark contrast to the US-led "rules (for thee but not for me)" based order. This emerging Eastern coalition—Moscow, Beijing, Pyongyang—presents a formidable opposition to the Western alliance of Washington, Tokyo, and Seoul. Another masterstroke led by Putin as the West continues to escalate in Ukraine.

The strategic partnership treaty includes mutual military aid provisions. Article 4 commits both nations to provide military and other assistance using all means at their disposal if one party is attacked. This clause, while not targeting any specific country, has understandably caused cosmic panic in the West. The prospect of North Korean artillery shells being supplied to Russia, particularly given North Korea’s ongoing artillery rearmament, underscores the tangible military cooperation between these allies. Moscow in turn can help North Korea with missile and A/D tech and help NK make quantum leaps.

Moreover, the treaty hints at joint military exercises and other measures to strengthen defense capabilities. The presence of Russia’s Defense Minister and the head of Roscosmos in the delegation suggests that advanced military-technical cooperation was a key topic of discussion. This partnership could see North Korea assisting Russia in various military domains, further solidifying their strategic alliance.

This cooperation is not just theoretical. If a NATO aircraft, bearing a Ukrainian flag, attacks a target in Belgorod, it could be interpreted as an act of aggression, prompting Russia to request North Korean assistance. The treaty's provisions make such scenarios plausible, highlighting the deepening military ties between Moscow and Pyongyang. The caveat being a "formal state of war" has to be in effect vs. SMO - though it's very much a plausible scenario.

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Forging a New Alliance: The Strategic Impact of Putin’s Meeting with Kim Jong-un (Part 2 of 2)

Despite Western expectations, Russia has not (yet) abandoned UN sanctions on North Korea. Instead, both nations are exploring creative ways to reinterpret and circumvent these sanctions, focusing on sectors such as education, health, and science. The deployment of North Korean workers in Russia, particularly in construction, illustrates a pragmatic approach to bypassing economic restrictions while enhancing bilateral cooperation. One gets the sense that if escalation from Washington and its vassals continues, Russia would drop the enforcement of UN sanctions against Pyongyang.

A significant development is the plan to construct a new highway corridor between North Korea and Russia. This infrastructure project will facilitate more efficient trade and movement, enhancing economic ties and promoting regional stability. Such practical benefits of the strategic partnership demonstrate the tangible outcomes of this alliance.

The West’s reaction to this burgeoning alliance has been predictably alarmist. The inevitability of closer military cooperation between Russia and North Korea smashes the existing balance of power in Northeast Asia. South Korea, in particular, may find itself under increased pressure from Washington to align more closely with US and NATO policies, potentially straining its relations with Russia.

The strategic partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang also poses a challenge to the existing UN sanctions regime. Western accusations of Russia aiding North Korea could lead to attempts to further isolate Russia on the international stage. However, with declining trust in UN structures and the diminishing influence of the US, these efforts will prove futile. It’s the former colonial powers that look very isolated these days.

This new alliance marks a paradigm shift in Eurasian security. It signifies the erosion of US hegemony in Northeast Asia and the rise of a multipolar, multi-nodal world order. China’s quiet reaction to the summit suggests implicit approval of this development, aligning with Beijing’s broader strategic interests in the region. The board continues to take shape with clarity: Moscow, Beijing, and Pyongyang standing as a bulwark against futile last-ditch hissy fits by a defeated Washington.

The Russia-North Korea partnership exemplifies a broader trend of connectivity and cooperation in Eurasia. It underscores the failure of the West’s strategy to isolate Russia economically and politically. Despite unprecedented economic warfare, Russia has emerged as the world’s fourth-largest economy (PPP), thriving while Western economies face stagnation and social disintegration, a result of their own suicidal sanctions.

The meeting between Putin and Kim Jong-un is a clear signal that global power dynamics are shifting. The West, led by the US and its vassals, has failed in its attempt to isolate and defeat Russia. Instead, Russia is forging stronger alliances and expanding its influence in Asia. This new era of cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang is not just a regional development; it is a cornerstone in the construction of a new, more-just world order. The implications for security, economic stability, and geopolitical strategy are profound. As the sun sets on American hegemony, the dawn of a multipolar world rises, where the old rules of domination no longer apply. The West is left to reckon with its (cosmic) strategic miscalculations and the inevitable reconfiguration of power.

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⚠️ Belarus FM Arrives in North Korea for State Visit

Maxim Ruzenkov is in Pyongyang for a four-day state visit at the invitation of the Foreign Ministry of the DPRK.

North Korea will “deepen ties with Minsk on all fronts to open a new era of improved relationships,” DPRK FM Choe Son Hui said at a dinner welcoming the Belarusian delegation. (KCNA)

Ruzenkov was reported as saying Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un both hoped to nurture a closer relationship.

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