Putin And Kim Jong Un Sign Mutual Defense Deal During Russian Leader’s Trip To North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin inked a deal Wednesday agreeing to aid each other in the event of an attack on either country, signaling the growing closeness between the two leaders as their regimes battle a bevy of international sanctions. Fuel your success with Forbes. Gain unlimited access to premium journalism, including breaking news, groundbreaking in-depth reported stories, daily digests and more. Plus, members get a front-row seat at members-only events with leading thinkers and doers, access to premium video that can help you get ahead, an ad-light experience, early access to select products including NFT drops and more: Stay Connected Forbes on Facebook: Forbes Video on Twitter: Forbes Video on Instagram: More From Forbes: