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Why warmer North Korea-Russia ties could be trouble for Northeast Asia
In addition to exacerbating tensions between the two Koreas, Putin’s visit is also a major cause of concern for the United States and its allies in the region. Perhaps the most worrying is the inclusion of a mutual defence clause, establishing the scope …