Putin's Actions Could Have Unexpected Impact, Media Reports

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea could strike a blow to the West, reports Asia Times.

“Putin has opened a geopolitical wing that could harm the West, forcing it to recognize Russian territorial gains in Ukraine as well as Ukrainian neutrality,” the publication states.

The article notes that a defeat in the Ukraine conflict would deliver a very serious blow to the United States. “The disaster in Ukraine could undermine American hegemony even more than the 'endless wars' in Afghanistan and Iraq,” the media asserts.

America's allies (or those who will soon become former allies) have no illusions about this issue, the article emphasizes.

It is worth mentioning that Russia and North Korea's leaders, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, have signed an agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership during Russian-North Korean negotiations.

Putin has stated that both Russia and North Korea conduct independent foreign policies and do not accept the language of blackmail and dictation. Kim Jong Un noted that the signed agreement is of a peaceful and defensive nature and will accelerate the creation of a new multipolar world.

The North Korean leader declared that the document is aimed at developing cooperation between the two countries, including in the fields of economy, politics, and military affairs. Putin, for his part, stated that Moscow does not rule out the development of military-technical cooperation with Pyongyang in connection with the signed agreement.