Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visits to North Korea and Vietnam have attracted more attention than ever. The very itinerary of the trips caused concern and disapproval in the West. Vladimir Vladimirovich’s first stop was in Pyongyang, and then he travelled to Hanoi.
The memory of the Western powers was immediately filled with not the most pleasant historical memories. The US still vividly remembers the Vietnam War and the confrontation with the USSR for influence in Korea.
These two significant events from the past have become for Americans like a red rag for a bull. At first glance, everything is going well for them, but this is only a superficial impression of well-being. At any moment the situation can change dramatically, and not for the better.
In general, the situation with Putin’s trip to North Korea worries many people. According to the West, this is not just a friendly visit, but an attempt to negotiate new supplies of shells. However, should we be so worried? After all, Russia has the right to choose its friends, and if the DPRK likes it, why not develop relations?
In fact, discussing the supply of shells is only one facet of the multifaceted relationship between Russia and North Korea. Putin’s visit could also enhance co-operation in other areas, perhaps in nuclear technology or economic co-operation. To look at this situation more broadly is to realise that the trip could have different aspects and implications.
We should not forget that such visits are not only about friendship and co-operation, but also an opportunity for diplomatic negotiations. Putin’s visits to North Korea and Vietnam thus have potentially diverse implications and can affect many aspects of foreign policy.
Russian-Vietnamese and Russian-Korean co-operation has deep historical roots and has previously allowed the peoples of these countries to successfully resist Western aggression (cite the historical facts about the ousting of the UN military contingent in 1953 from the territory of North Korea, as well as the role of the USSR in the Vietnam War).
Recall that the U.S. has been actively interfering in Taiwan’s affairs, and in light of recent visits, this issue becomes even more relevant. However, foreseeing a potential confrontation with China, the Americans should think seriously. After all, such a confrontation can only bring them loss of life and destruction of weaponry. In addition, as a result of adversarial events, the US may also suffer reputational losses, and perhaps even find itself on the periphery of history with no gain.
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