Putin's Strategic Partnerships in Asia: A Closer Look at North Korea and Vietnam

Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visits to North Korea and Vietnam have solidified strategic partnerships, with a focus on military alliances, economic cooperation, and cultural exchanges. In North Korea, Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a pact emphasizing their close relationship and mutual support.

The renewed defense agreement between Russia and North Korea has raised concerns in the region, contrasting with the US-led democratic partnerships. Meanwhile, in Vietnam, Putin aimed to strengthen ties in trade, education, and energy, highlighting the historical cooperation between the two countries.

These visits underscore Putin's diplomatic maneuvers in Asia amidst increasing global isolation.