Russia, North Korea Talk Over the World’s Shift — Amid Ukraine Chaos
On March 22, Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov sat down with North Korea’s ambassador in Moscow. The two nations chatted about boosting ties “as the global scene changes.”
Why the conversation matters
- The world is watching Russia’s growing isolation as its Ukraine invasion triggers hefty sanctions.
- North Korea, meanwhile, has pointed fingers at the US and the West, saying they’re the real drivers of the Ukraine crisis.
Key takeaways
1. Russia‑North Korea: A partnership that could help both dodge Western pressure.
2. International context: The move comes as global politics keep shifting around the Ukraine conflict.
3. North Korean stance: They blame Western “hegemonic policy” for the turmoil, calling it “high‑handedness.”
With the world eyeing both nations, this meeting might just be a strategic handshake in a swirling geopolitical dance.
