Russia needs new shells: Why Putin gathered in Kim Jong -in
It is known that at the same time as a rapid deterioration of relations with South Korea Pyongyang took a course to, as Kim Jong -in, "continue to strengthen the solidarity with the countries that oppose the US and the Western hegemony strategy. " Actually, among such partners was Russia, which the North Korean leader, who rarely traveled abroad, attended a visit in September 2023. It is very significant that at that time, neither of the parties made public details between Moscow and Pyongyan.
The most common media space is information that the DPRK supplies its shells and missiles in exchange for military and technical assistance in the creation of missile programs. Officially, Pyongyan and Moscow have repeatedly denied it. Meanwhile, the experts with whom the focus spoke with, they emphasize that not only the projectile and a projectile case will be stated in the negotiating agenda of Putin and Kim Jong-in. "The key issue that remains for Russia is not resolved - ammunition.
The Russian Federation is not all in this regard from the DPRK, but the quality of ammunition according to information of various sources remains extremely bad. It is most likely that the key discussions will take place during the visit. Putina. A permanent basis, " - the director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies Igor Semivolos notes in a conversation with focus.
In addition, the expert, given the high voltage in the Eastern Ocean region, may be discussed around Taiwan "and in general a common counteraction to anything in the United States. " "I also do not deny that Putin's future trip to the DPRK is a continuation of his visit to China in order to form an alliance, which is most likely aimed primarily against the United States and Allies of Americans in the region," Igor Semivolos notes.
In his opinion, the Allies of Ukraine, including the United States without direct involvement in the China's process, "cannot in any way influence that the DPRK does not provide Russia with military support. " "However, given the fact that China plays on the Russian side of the field, Pyongyang will continue to help Putin, who is extremely embarrassed by the quality of Korean shells today, half of which cannot be used," Igor Semivolos sums up.
As for Putin's visit to Vietnam, here the expert stated: "The contradictions that exist between China and Vietnam significantly bring the positions, efforts and intentions of Americans and Vietnamese to counteract Beijing. In general, Vietnam. Measures are an alternative to China.
Having emphasized that due to the relevant decision of the International Criminal Court, the range of countries that Putin can visit, political scientist Alexander Kochetkov in a conversation with focus stated: that he needs to make an internal audience that Russia is communicating with the whole world and it is not isolated in any way.
" Speaking about the subject of Putin's program in the DPRK, the political scientist noted: "Of course, it should not be forgotten that Russia has promised North Korea aviation technology and there is something that seems to be: whether they conveyed, or not in that volume. On the other hand. , there are huge issues of the quality of ammunition, which the DPRK gives them I think Putin will be quite persistently pedagogical of the quality of Korean assistance.
" At the same time, the expert emphasizes, the DPRK is not a subjective player on any serious decision, as "China must give their consent here. " "That is, the PRC controls Russia through North Korea. And the DPRK depends on Beijing on money, food, energy, etc. much more than Russia and its assistance. Therefore, I think that something is too new that Putin of North Korea can provide Do not. In his opinion, when going to the DPRK and Vietnam, Putin, among other things, "wants to restore Soviet ties.
" "And China, where Putin recently visited, and Vietnam and North Korea depended on the Soviet Union, but in the case of Vietnam, which is not interested in confrontation with the world, Putin will receive virtually nothing. Vietnam Careful and sales is not helping to the United States and the US To show what he communicates with whom he wants, where he wants and tomorrow will win that hated and dull event, " - sums up Alexander Kochetkov.
It is worth noting that Putin has visited Vietnam during his reign throughout his reign. His last visit to this country took place in the fall of 2013. As for North Korea, its Russian leader visited only once - in 2000, when Kim Jong Ir was the leader of this country. In the light of a new visit to Pyongyang NBC News, Putin "seeks to consolidate a new agreement on expanding the supply of military technology to Pyongyang.
" In particular, it is noted that Russia provides and wants to provide the DPRK with technology for the construction of nuclear submarines, as well as for the creation of ballistic missiles in exchange for ammunition for war with Ukraine. "Russia's high quality technical assistance is provided in forms that are very difficult to control," said NBC News a high -ranking white home representative.