The deepening alliance between Russia and North Korea is a growing threat to the U.S., Europe, and Indo-Pacific, as it empowers both countries and makes them more dangerous, and the international

Russia’s Defense Minister Andrei Belousov recently visited North Korea to engage in high-level talks with the country’s military and political leaders. The visit marks a significant step in deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.