North Korea has announced the approval of a mutual defense treaty with Russia, highlighting the deepening security cooperation between the two countries amid the ongoing escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.

This treaty formalizes months of close military collaboration between Pyongyang and Moscow, which were allies during the Cold War.

In related news, North Korean state media confirmed that the treaty was approved through a decree issued by leader Kim Jong Un, who also holds the title of Head of State for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

This agreement marks an additional step in strengthening the strategic alliance between the two countries, at a time when concerns are growing over its potential impact on the balance of power in the region and international security as a whole.