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Belarus and North Korea Sign Treaty Amid Arms Concerns

3/30/2026

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Lukashenko Strengthens Ties

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea and signed a friendship treaty with Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, announcing a Pyongyang embassy.
They discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture and public health.
Analysts say Belarus may seek North Korean missile technology, raising arms-proliferation concerns.
Kim Jong Un's outreach aims to counter U.S. influence by strengthening ties with Russia, China, and Belarus, with state media highlighting his leadership.

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Zelenskyy Boosts Defense

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Jordan to strengthen defense ties.
Ukraine has defense-cooperation agreements with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, signaling expanded regional support.
Zelenskyy says security is a priority and all partners must contribute.
Ukraine continues retaliatory strikes on Russian infrastructure, including a drone attack on the Baltic port of Ust-Luga that caused a fire.
Ukrainian anti-drone experts have been deployed to Gulf states to counter Iranian drone threats.

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Lukashenko Strengthens Ties

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited North Korea and signed a friendship treaty with Kim Jong Un, the North Korean leader, announcing a Pyongyang embassy.
They discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture and public health.
Analysts say Belarus may seek North Korean missile technology, raising arms-proliferation concerns.
Kim Jong Un's outreach aims to counter U.S. influence by strengthening ties with Russia, China, and Belarus, with state media highlighting his leadership.

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