Breaking news: Putin and Kim sign pact pledging mutual support against ‘aggression’

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un signed a pact obliging Russia and North Korea to aid each other in case of "aggression" against them. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 8:18 AM ET A need for munitions to use against Ukraine is pushing Russia's leader to deepen his ties with North Korea, raising alarms in the West. The text of the agreement was not immediately released. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018