Why North Korea and Russia need each other | Mapped Out
January 25, 2025
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as posted by the channelKim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin seem to be meeting each other's needs. Russia's leader reportedly has access to North Korean ammunition as well as troops for his full-scale war against Ukraine. North Korea is reportedly preparing to send thousands more troops to fight. And Putin has a lot to offer Kim, too. Kim has gained a backer who seems keen to evade international sanctions. And Kim is hoping to attract Russian tourists to a newly opened North Korean beach resort in Wonsan Kalma. Beyond beaches, the new bond between the two leaders could shift global geopolitics with China also in the mix. So what's really driving Kim and Putin together: A shared vision, desperation, or something far more pragmatic?
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