The nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier, Theodore Roosevelt, has docked in South Korea’s Busan for joint military exercises with South Korea and Japan. This collaboration was agreed upon during a summit in August 2023, where the leaders of the three nations denounced China’s actions in the South China Sea.
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited North Korea and signed a defense pact with Kim Jong Un, solidifying their alliance. This move marks a significant shift in Russia’s presence in Asia, as Kim views it as a strategic partnership.
This visit follows a previous demonstration of military strength by the U.S. when another aircraft carrier, Carl Vinson, visited South Korea to deter North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs.
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