Russian prosecutor in North Korea

Igor Krasnov, Russia's Prosecutor General, has made his first visit to North Korea, aiming to strengthen legal cooperation between the two nations. During his visit, Krasnov is expected to sign a cooperation agreement for 2024-2026 with his North Korean counterpart, underscoring the deepening ties following a recent summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This visit coincides with Belarus' Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov's trip to Pyongyang, marking his first official visit as well, as Belarus seeks to enhance trilateral cooperation with North Korea and Russia. Both visits reflect the growing alliance among these countries, particularly in light of their shared defiance against Western sanctions. North Korea and Russia have increasingly collaborated on military and economic matters, with accusations from the U.S. regarding North Korea supplying arms to Russia for the Ukraine conflict. The ongoing diplomatic activities underline a significant shift in regional alliances amidst rising geopolitical tensions.