Reported 8 months ago
On June 24, 2024, the China Youth Daily reported that the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Brown, expressed concerns on June 23 about Russia's recent signing of a 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement' with North Korea, fearing it may affect the prospects of a Ukraine-Russia conflict and impact China's diplomatic influence negatively, potentially straining the long-term security cooperation between Russia and China. Despite North Korea traditionally viewing China as a key regional ally, the growing strategic cooperation between Russia and North Korea highlights the increasing number of actors in the region, heightening tensions and challenging China's goal of maintaining regional stability and diplomatic influence. Observers speculate on Russia transferring advanced military equipment to North Korea, but Brown emphasized limitations in the agreement, suggesting both nations seek expanded cooperation without binding each other. The US remains skeptical about Moscow meeting Pyongyang's demands, emphasizing the need for continued observation regarding Russia's, North Korea's, and China's future diplomatic interactions and security cooperation.
Source: YAHOO