Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Russia and North Korea, according to state news agency TASS on Saturday. The treaty, which was signed in Pyongyang on June 19, was submitted by Putin to the State Duma for ratification on October 15. The agreement outlines that military and other forms of assistance will be provided immediately, in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, which affirms the right to individual and collective self-defense. The preamble of the treaty emphasizes that it aligns with the core interests of both Russia and North Korea, aiming to promote peace, regional and global security, and stability. Additionally, the treaty underscores a commitment to fostering a comprehensive partnership based on mutual respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity, equality, and non-interference in each other"s domestic affairs. The ratification comes amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. — Agencies