North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty it signed with Russia in June

North Korea reportedly ratified a mutual defence treaty with Russia, which experts see as a step towards formalising their military cooperation amid concerns over thousands of Pyongyang’s troops training to join the Russian war in Ukraine.

The deal between North Korea and Russia signed in June calls to "immediately provide military and other assistance using all available means" if either side is in a state of war.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un ratified the treaty as a decree on Monday, according to state media KCNA, adding that it takes effect when both sides exchange the ratification instruments.

Russia has already ratified the deal with both houses of the Russian parliament formalising the treaty which president Vladimir Putin later signed.

South Korea, the US, and Ukraine have said North Korea has sent at least 10,000 soldiers into Russia with reports suggesting many of them are already engaging in combat and some have even died.

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