Speedy Ratification Amid Military Dispatch Issues…”Claims to Reduce Korean Peninsula War Risks”,
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for a photo during the official welcoming ceremony for delegates at the BRICS summit in Kazan on the 23rd (local time). Yonhap News
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, “On the 24th (local time), the Russian State Duma ratified the ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty’ (North-Russia Treaty) signed with North Korea.”,
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, “Amid issues of North Korean military deployment, Russia hastened the ratification of the North-Russia Treaty, embarking on full-scale military cooperation with North Korea.”,
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, “On this day, the Duma unanimously passed the ratification bill of the North-Russia Treaty as the first agenda item in the plenary session.”,
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, “All 397 Duma members present voted in favor, with no votes against.”,
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, “Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted the ratification bill of the North-Russia Treaty to the Duma on the 14th.”,
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, “The North-Russia Treaty was signed on June 19th by President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. It includes a provision for military support should either party be attacked and find themselves in a state of war.”,
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, “According to TASS news agency, Andrey Rudenko, the Deputy Foreign Minister who represents the government for the North-Russia Treaty ratification, requested the Duma for ratification, arguing that the treaty is necessary for stability in the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia. He also evaluated that the treaty advances the relationship between Russia and North Korea to a qualitatively new level.”,
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, “Regarding mutual military support clauses, he emphasized that ‘the treaty between Russia and North Korea is distinctly defensive in nature and does not target third countries.'”,
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, “AFP reported that it is unclear whether Russia provides a nuclear umbrella to North Korea.”,
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, “Vyacheslav Volodin, the Speaker of the Duma, stated that the ratification of the North-Russia Treaty is a result of relationship development. He noted North Korea’s support for Russia’s decisions during the ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine, even in the most challenging circumstances.”,
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, “The treaty consists of 23 clauses that aim to expand cooperation beyond military areas, including space, peaceful nuclear energy, trade, economy, investment, science, and technology.”,
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, “The treaty will undergo the ratification process in both the Duma and the Federation Council, followed by President Putin’s signing, to complete the ratification process in Russia. Once Russia and North Korea exchange ratification documents, the treaty will take effect ‘indefinitely.'”,
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, “Initially, the Duma was expected to handle this ratification bill by mid-next month, but the timeline has moved forward.”