Since the abolition of the Korean Korean Affairs Agency, aboutRussia**The news of Putin's visit to North Korea has once again attracted global attention. According to reliable sources,Russia**Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov confirmed Putin's plans to visit North Korea on January 15. He said that Putin will travel to North Korea in the foreseeable future, and the specific time will be determined by the diplomatic channels of the two countries. The credibility of this information is very high, since it was revealed by Putin's press secretary Peskov himself.
Putin's visit to the DPRK will be a historic visit, which will not only mean that the relations between Russia and the DPRK have entered a new historical chapter, but will also have a major impact on the situation on the peninsula. Previously, the DPRK had repeatedly extended invitations to Putin to visit, which he gladly accepted. It is very likely that DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui's current visit to Russia will once again convey the DPRK's invitation to Putin's visit. If Putin can come as promised, it will open a new door for cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
in the presentInternationalUnder the circumstances, cooperation between Russia and the DPRK is undoubtedly of great strategic significance to both sides. Over the past year, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu led a delegation to visit the DPRK and handed over Putin's handwritten letter to the North Korean leader. The move not only sparked criticism of North KoreaMilitaryThe focus on strength also gave Russia an understanding of North KoreaMilitaryOpportunities for technological development. The United States and its allies claim that there is a possibility of a deal between Russia and North Korea. Although the two sides have not confirmed this claim, judging from recent reports from Ukraine and South Korea, this claim is not completely unfounded.
For Russia, the DPRK is a potential market and partner. Russia has made many breakthroughs in military manufacturing in recent years, but there are still certain shortcomings in its production capacity and front-line materials. North KoreanMilitaryEquipment though inInternationalbut its technical level and performance indicators are indeed competitive in some areas. Therefore, the cooperative relationship between Russia and the DPRK can be said to be a mutually beneficial and win-win choice.
In addition, due to the composition of the United States, Japan and South KoreaMilitaryThe alliance is under tremendous pressure on North Korea, and Russia is also facing insecurity from the direction of the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Therefore, the strengthening of cooperation between Russia and the DPRK can ease the tense situation in the Russian Far East to a certain extent and enhance its own strategic advantages.
As far as the United States, Japan, and South Korea are concerned, the deepening of Russian-DPRK relations and the news of Putin's visit to the DPRK will undoubtedly have a major impact on their strategic layout. Although the United States, Japan, and South Korea are formedMilitaryThe alliance claims to be the dominant player in the peninsula issue, but with the addition of Russia as a strong backing, their advantage is bound to be weakened. For South Korea in particular, close cooperation between Russia and North Korea has always been the focus of its attention. When Russia and the DPRK strengthened ties last year, South Korea's reaction was quite fierce, and it can be said that it was like a great enemy. If there is an accident in the situation on the peninsula, South Korea will undoubtedly be the most difficult party to get out of.
Overall, the news of Putin's planned visit to North Korea is truly remarkable. With the confirmation of both sides and Peskov's disclosure, the only thing the outside world can do is wait. Putin's visit to the DPRK will open a new chapter in Russian-DPRK relations, which will not only have an impact on the regional situation, but will also readjust the pattern of interests in the United States, Japan, and South Korea.