North Korea Strengthens Ties with Russia's Sphere of Influence
Belarus leader's rare visit to North Korea signals a growing alliance as Kim Jong-un pushes to deepen relationships within Russia's sphere of influence.
In a move that signals a strengthening of ties between North Korea and Russia's sphere of influence, Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko recently paid a rare visit to Pyongyang. This visit is part of Kim Jong-un's broader strategy to deepen North Korea's relationships with nations within Russia's geopolitical orbit.
The two-day trip, which marks Lukashenko's first visit to North Korea since 2011, underscores the growing partnership between the reclusive Kim regime and the authoritarian Belarusian government. The visit comes at a time when North Korea has been actively seeking to expand its diplomatic and economic ties, particularly with countries that share its adversarial relationship with the West.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
