Russia on the path of strategic alliances and building a new multipolar world

according to the international group Tasnim news agency, Russian President Vladimir Putin It has consistently sought to rebuild relations with North Korea as part of efforts to restore its country’s influence and its Soviet-era alliances. Moscow’s relations with Pyongyang after the collapse of the Soviet Union 1991 was weakened. Kim Jong-un met Putin for the first time in 2019 in the port of Vladivostok in eastern Russia. On Tuesday, Putin also entered the capital of North Korea for the first time in 24 years to meet with the leader of North Korea.

This meeting took place in a situation where it has been more than 2 years since the war in Ukraine. passed Putin’s presence in North Korea after the peace conference held in Switzerland with the efforts of Ukraine will cause another storm in the recent round of diplomatic activities surrounding the all-out war between Russia and Ukraine.

In recent weeks, supporters of Ukraine – led by the United States and other Western countries – have held several meetings offering not only symbolic support, but very tangible new aid to Ukrainians. During this period, North Korea has not withheld its support from Russia.

Putin has also declared his strong support for North Korea and appreciated the country’s support. The meeting of these two leaders can be called the “invincibility and durability” of the friendship and unity of the two nations.

The purpose of this meeting is to overcome the American sanctions in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington and Expanding close cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Putin and Kim Jong-un will continue to “resolutely oppose” what are described as Western ambitions and work “toward the establishment of a multipolar world order based on justice, mutual respect for sovereignty, and consideration of each other’s interests.”

Many analysts saw Putin’s visit to North Korea amid growing concerns about an arms deal in which Pyongyang would give Moscow the ammunition it needs for its war in Ukraine in exchange for economic aid and transfer of technology that increases the threat posed by Kim’s nuclear and missile weapons programs. North and Russia have sharply increased since Kim met Putin in September in the Russian Far East in 2019.

Pyongyang and Moscow accuse North Korea of ​​arms transfers. to Russia for a military attack on Ukraine, which violates several UN Security Council sanctions that Russia had already approved.

North Korea because of the program Its nuclear and missile weapons are under severe economic sanctions from the United Nations Security Council, while Russia is grappling with sanctions from the United States and its Western partners over the Ukraine war.

Besides China, North Korea’s main ally, Russia has repeatedly blocked the US’s efforts to impose new UN sanctions due to North Korea’s weapons tests and satellite launches.But what is important and not discussed in this trip, the purpose of Putin’s trip to North Korea can be to maintain geopolitical issues and the balance of power in Asia and create a coalition of Asian countries such as Russia, China, Korea North and Iran mentioned that the aim of this Asian coalition is to develop trade and payment systems that are outside the control of the West and will jointly oppose the sanctions against these countries, which are described as “illegal and unilateral restrictions”. /p>

One ​​of the other goals of these countries is to expand cooperation in the field of tourism, culture and education. A number of documents were signed during this trip, which includes an agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership.

Comprehensive partnership agreement, the purpose of which is mutual assistance in case of aggression against one of the parties. It is an agreement. According to the Russian authorities, the treaty is in accordance with all the basic principles of international law and is not adversarial in nature and will not affect any country, but its purpose is to ensure greater stability in Northeast Asia.

Relations The two countries are a strong strategic fortress to maintain international justice, peace and security and an engine to accelerate the construction of a new multipolar world. In general, Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea can It should be interpreted for several important reasons:

1. Strengthening of bilateral relations: This trip can indicate the strengthening of diplomatic and economic relations between Russia and North Korea. In a situation where both countries are under international sanctions, more cooperation can benefit both sides.

2. Military cooperation: One of the reasons for this trip is to examine the military cooperation between the two countries. Russia may seek to buy and sell weapons with North Korea or exchange military technology with this country.

3. Using North Korea’s influence in international negotiations: Russia may seek to use its relations with North Korea as a tool in negotiations with Western countries and the United States. This trip could indicate Russia’s attempt to create a common front with North Korea in the face of international pressure.

4. Economic Objectives: On the economic front, Russia may seek to invest in North Korea’s infrastructure or exploit the country’s natural resources. These cooperations can help Russia to strengthen its economic position and North Korea can also benefit from the economic benefits of cooperation with Russia.

In general, Putin’s visit to North Korea shows the deepening of relations. The two countries were in different political, economic and military fields and sent important messages to the international community.

Note: Masoumeh Mohammadi, an expert on Eurasian issues

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