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On August 6, the Ukrainian Armored Corps crossed the border and invaded the Russian mainland, actively launching the Battle of Kursk against Russia.

This is the first time in more than two years since the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian war that the Ukrainian regular army has entered Russian territory, launching the Ukrainian version of the "border self-defense counterattack."

Russia was invaded by a large-scale foreign enemy for the first time since World War II. International public opinion and netizens immediately thought of the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed by the top leaders of Russia and North Korea in Pyongyang on June 19. This treaty is considered to be a new version of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the DPRK and the Soviet Union, similar to the re-conclusion of a military alliance.

On June 19, the leaders of Russia and North Korea jointly signed the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

The new Russian-North Korean treaty has a total of 23 articles, among which Article 4 stipulates: "When one party is invaded by an individual country or multiple countries and is in a state of war, the other party shall immediately use all means to provide military and other assistance in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter and the domestic laws of North Korea and Russia."

If the treaty is followed, North Korea should "immediately use all means to provide Russia with military and other assistance."

However, netizens regretfully saw thatSince the Battle of Kursk, North Korea has been unusually silentAccording to official reports from North Korea, Comrade Kim is busy leading people in flood control and disaster relief efforts across North Korea.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits disaster-stricken areas

It was not until August 15, 10 days into the Battle of Kursk, that, the leaders of Russia and North Korea had their first interaction on the day of Japan’s surrender in World War II, which North Korea calls “Fatherland Liberation Day.”

According to a report by the Korean Central News Agency on August 16, North Korean President Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged congratulatory messages on the occasion of North Korea's "Fatherland Liberation Day".

The report pointed out that Putin sent a congratulatory message to Kim on the 13th, saying that Russia and North Korea pay tribute to the Russian officers and soldiers and North Korean patriots who fought side by side for the liberation of North Korea. It is important that the bond of friendship and mutual assistance between Russia and North Korea, which was consolidated during the war years, still serves as a reliable foundation for promoting the development of good neighborly relations between the two countries. It is firmly believed that the agreement reached by the two heads of state in June will continue to expand the mutually beneficial cooperation between Russia and North Korea and contribute to ensuring regional stability and security.

According to reports, Kim replied on the 15th that the friendship between the DPRK and Russian military and civilians, which was created and deepened in the bloody struggle, has now become a powerful driving force to elevate the traditional DPRK-Russia friendly and cooperative relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership and an invincible comrade-in-arms relationship, and to promote the two countries' strong country building and the construction of a multipolar new world. He firmly believes that the two countries will win the holy war to achieve regional peace and international justice.

Putin took the initiative to call the North Korean leader two days in advance, especially mentioned that the new treaty signed in June this year can contribute to ensuring regional stability and security.Comrade Jin did not mention the treaty in his reply two days later.Instead, it calls the war Russia is fighting a war for regional peace and international justice.Holy War。

It was like a tacit understanding between two masters, without saying a word. Everything was said, and nothing was said. I know what you mean, and you know what I mean.

On June 19, the leaders of Russia and North Korea signed the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between North Korea and Russia.

According to the Korean Central News Agency, Kim visited the Liberation Tower on August 14 to commemorate the Soviet soldiers who died in the Korean War. This is the first time that Kim has visited the Liberation Tower on what North Korea calls "Fatherland Liberation Day" to show the close relationship between North Korea and Russia.

Article 3 of the new Russian-North Korean treaty stipulates that if one side faces a direct threat of armed invasion, the two sides will "immediately" open consultation channels to discuss ways to jointly eliminate the threat.

The new treaty recently signed by Russia and North Korea has no time limit. Either party can terminate the treaty by notifying the other party in writing, and the contract will become invalid one year after the notification.

Related reports from Russian official media

At this point, the answer to the question of whether Russia might be invaded by Ukraine or send troops to join the war with North Korea is clear.

butAccording to the latest treaty text, North Korea has not broken its promise to its Russian ally。

There are three reasons:

First, the treaty stipulates that when faced with a direct threat of armed invasion, Russia and North Korea should "immediately" negotiate and discuss a plan to jointly eliminate the threat. However, after the outbreak of the Battle of Kursk, Russia did not take the initiative to contact North Korea immediately, and did not ask to discuss a response plan with North Korea. This means that Russia does not believe there is an invasion threat and does not need North Korea's help;

Second, two weeks after the Battle of Kursk began, Russia has not admitted that it has been invaded by foreign enemies, nor has it declared that Russia is in a state of war. On August 9, the Russian National Anti-Terrorism Committee announced that it would implement an anti-terrorist action system in Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk, three states bordering Ukraine in southern Russia. That is, the Russian government defined the Ukrainian invasion as a "terrorist attack."

Third, based on the above two reasons, the North Korean leader called the current state of war facing Russia a "holy war," implying that North Koreans cannot intervene and should not disturb Putin's holy war.

The honor of holy war belongs only to the great Russian leader PutinThere is nothing wrong with what Comrade Jin said.

So, this is the situation. This article has made it clear.

As for what the new treaty signed by the top leaders of Russia and North Korea on June 19 is, it depends on how it is understood and implemented. However, it is written in black and white on a piece of paper.

Late at night on June 19, the Russian and North Korean leaders hugged and said goodbye at the airport

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