Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un joined forces Wednesday by forming a partnership involving mutual aid should either need it.
The mutual aid comes into play if either country faces “aggression,” per the Associated Press.
Details of the pact were not clear Wednesday,
Both leaders said the partnership covers a multitude of facets in international relations — security, trade, investment and cultural and humanitarian issues.
This marked the first time Putin visited North Korea in 24 years.
The U.S. and its allies are concerned North Korea will aid Russia with munitions in its war against Ukraine.
In return, North Korea would receive economic assistance and technology transfers that could help that country’s nuclear weapons and missile program.
Kim said the deal was the “strongest ever treaty” between the two and announced his support of Russia with its war In Ukraine.
Putin called the pact a “breakthrough document” that moves their relationship to a higher level.
