Analyzes of North Korea's military aid to Russia have taken place on the main pages of international publications. In the face of Western sanctions and international isolation, the strengthening of cooperation between these two authoritarian countries has attracted the attention of many. So, is this cooperation a sign that the war will move to Asia? In an article by political researcher Jonathan Fenton-Harvey.

The next intercontinental ballistic missile launched by North Korea rose to a record height of 7,000 km. It flew for 86 minutes and landed in North Korean territorial waters east of the peninsula. The new successful flight worries the US and South Korea, especially in the context of increased military cooperation between the DPRK and Russia.

Kirill Budanov, head of Ukraine's General Intelligence Service, confirmed information that North Korean troops are undergoing training in Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. According to him, about 11,000 North Korean infantrymen are currently undergoing training in eastern Russia, and they will be ready for combat operations on November 1.

Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang. It was reported that the meeting took place in a very confidential and friendly atmosphere.

The Pentagon is modeling possible scenarios of Russia attacking a NATO country, drawing America to the defense of Europe, then China using Washington's distraction to invade Taiwan, while North Korea attacks South Korea. In this regard, the US President Joe Biden's administration has begun preparations to increase the nuclear forces, which are ready after "decades of deep cuts".

Members of the delegation accompanying Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Pyongyang were expelled from the negotiation room. The fact that the Russian officials entered the hall before the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, angered the protocol service of the DPRK. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, deputy prime ministers, defense and health ministers and the head of Roscosmos were forced to leave the hall after the unexpected situation, which was broadcast live on North Korean state media and Russian channels.

On the night of June 18, Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a state visit to North Korea. He was personally met at the airport by the head of state of the DPRK, Kim Jong-un. The next day, Putin and Kim signed an agreement to deepen cooperation between the two countries. This document provides for mutual assistance in case of aggression against one of the participants.

South Korean Defense Minister Shin Won-sik accused Pyongyang of producing shells for Russia in exchange for food. Since August, Pyongyang has sent Russia about 6,700 containers capable of holding more than 3 million artillery shells, a South Korean minister said.

North Korea's Supreme People's Assembly unanimously approved the cancellation of all economic cooperation agreements with South Korea.