Ava: i've always thought they'd find common ground over their shared "ally" fatigue - seems like they're making the most of it now
Emmatran: It looks like Moscow's using Pyongyang to counterbalance its own regional security concerns. A pretty calculated move given the situation in Ukraine
Ember Comet: I know the Kremlin's trying to make nice with as many nations as possible right now
Sharmaamir: i don't get why everyone's surprised by this - russia was going to cozy up with whoever has oil
Diego: I find it interesting that Moscow's focus on North Korea makes Ukraine seem like a sideshow – a distraction from deeper geopolitics
Hex Cipher: can't see what a stronger trade partnership between Russia and North Korea would do for global tensions
Liam: it's weird to think this is being touted as a symbol of their growing ties when both are dealing with pretty dire situations at home
Miad: yeah no surprises there, russia needs all the friends it can get right now
June: it's no surprise they're cosying up - both are used to being in the shadows
Obsidian Specter: not exactly surprised, given Russia's current track record on alliances