Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their countries, particularly in the area of defense.

In a recent phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation between the two countries, welcoming the strategic partnership signed in 2024. This includes a mutual defense pact, and relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have intensified following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. North Korea has contributed to the conflict by providing soldiers and resources. The summit between Putin and Donald Trump will take place on August 15 in Alaska, with the war in Ukraine as the main topic.