Russian senators have ratified a mutual defense treaty with North Korea, amid reports of clashes between Ukrainian forces and North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. The agreement was signed by President Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June. Details of the treaty remain unclear, including whether Moscow's nuclear umbrella would cover Pyongyang.

Source: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/11/06/russian-senators-ratify-defense-treaty-with-north-korea-a86915