Russia Ratifies North Korea-Russia Treaty... Government Urges "Stop Illegal Cooperation"

Russian State Duma Approves Ratification of North Korea-Russia Treaty Proposal

The government expressed concern, urging to "stop illegal cooperation," regarding the ratification of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between North Korea and Russia by the Russian State Duma.

A Foreign Ministry official stated on the 25th, "The government expresses serious concern over Russia proceeding with the ratification of the Russia-North Korea treaty amid the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia."

A building near Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang ahead of the state visit of Vladimir Putin, President of Russia. [Image source=Yonhap News]

The official emphasized, "The government strongly urges the immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops and the cessation of illegal cooperation," adding, "While firmly responding in cooperation with the international community to the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, we will take corresponding measures according to the progress of Russia-North Korea military cooperation."

On the 24th (local time), the Russian State Duma reviewed the ratification bill of the North Korea-Russia treaty submitted by President Vladimir Putin and passed it unanimously.

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