Russia to give military help to North Korea if it comes under attack

YEREVAN, OCTOBER 15, ARMENPRESS. Russia will provide military assistance to North Korea if the country comes under attack, as is stipulated by a treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said.

"If an act of aggression is committed against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, all necessary measures will be taken in accordance with our legislation, in accordance with the DPRK's legislation," TASS quoted Rudenko as saying.

Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier submitted a treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea to the State Duma for ratification. The treaty was signed in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024.