Russia just sent something important to a big North Korean military parade. Pay attention!
North Korea Hosts Chinese and Russian Guests at Military Parade
North Korea showcased its strong ties with China and Russia by inviting Chinese delegates and Russian artists to a spectacular paramilitary parade in Pyongyang. The parade, held to celebrate North Korea’s 75th founding anniversary, featured rocket launchers pulled by trucks and tractors. This event is seen as leader Kim Jong Un’s latest effort to display his alliances with Moscow and Beijing amidst escalating tensions with the United States.
Kim’s Potential Meeting with Putin
There are expectations that Kim will soon travel to Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. This meeting could focus on North Korean arm sales to replenish reserves depleted by the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine. While China sent a delegation led by Vice Premier Liu Guozhong to the anniversary celebrations, Russia sent a military song-and-dance group. The absence of Russian government officials at the festivities in Pyongyang has led to speculation about preparations for a summit between Kim and Putin, which the United States anticipates happening within the month.
Possible Surprise Route for Kim’s Visit
South Korea’s spy agency revealed in a closed-door briefing that North Korea and Russia may be arranging an unexpected “surprise” route for Kim’s visit to avoid potential venues reported by the media. However, North Korea has not confirmed any plans for Kim to visit Russia.
Cooperation Between China, Russia, and North Korea
The growing cooperation between China, Russia, and North Korea, along with Chinese President Xi Jinping’s decision to skip the Group of 20 Summit in India, suggests a widening fissure in Asia’s geopolitical landscape. However, concerns arise over a major Russia-North Korea arms deal that would violate international sanctions, potentially impacting China’s struggling economy.
Kim’s Parade Focus and Meetings
The parade in Pyongyang primarily highlighted paramilitary organizations and public security forces protecting the capital, rather than the military units responsible for North Korea’s nuclear-capable weapons systems. Kim met with Chinese delegates, including Vice Premier Liu, before the parade to discuss further coordination and cooperation between the countries.
Kim’s Efforts to Counter Security Cooperation
Tensions in the Korean Peninsula have reached a critical point, with North Korea’s missile tests and the United States’ military exercises with South Korea and Japan escalating. In response, Kim aims to strengthen his partnerships with Moscow and Beijing to break out of diplomatic isolation and form a united front against the United States.
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