Putin's Visits to North Korea and Vietnam

Vladimir Putin visited North Korea and Vietnam on 19-20 June. The result of the Russian leader's first visit to the DPRK in 24 years included the signing of a treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership, including mutual military assistance. The visit to Vietnam focused on economic issues. Th...

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Published in:Policy File 2024
Main Authors: Wnukowski, Damian, Pietrewicz, Oskar
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Developing countries
International
LDCs
Military aid
Putin, Vladimir
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Summary:Vladimir Putin visited North Korea and Vietnam on 19-20 June. The result of the Russian leader's first visit to the DPRK in 24 years included the signing of a treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership, including mutual military assistance. The visit to Vietnam focused on economic issues. The strengthening of Russia’s ties with Asian partners indicates that it wants to influence the security environment not only in Europe but also in East Asia, and in the face of sanctions, replace economic relations with the West with contacts with developing countries.