Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a treaty on the country's strategic partnership with North Korea which includes a mutual defence provision, according to a decree published on Saturday.

The agreement, signed by Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in June during a summit in Pyongyang, was ratified by both chambers of the Russian parliament and formalised by Putin's decree on Sat

Russia and North Korea have formalized a strategic partnership, including a mutual defense agreement. The treaty, ratified by Putin, follows reports o