We Will Fight Imperialism Kim Tells Putin

[naomi24]

Considering events in Ukraine right now, one could be forgiven for thinking that's something Putin doesn't want to hear - but Putin being Putin, his definition of the word probably differs from that of the rest of the world.

The BBC website asks 'Just how worrying is North Korea-Russia alliance?'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-asia-66792589

So just how worrying is it?

[Old_Geezer]

Not a lot. Tyrants of a feather are expected to stick together. Kim gets away with a lot of provocation, probably taking his cue from China, but were he to start something major I think the world would put a stop to his regime quick enough. So it's all talk to his buddy at present. And his buddy is in no fit state to take on anything more.

[ichkeria]

These people live in an alternative universe. Their words are meaningless garbage. The fact that Putin is waging a brutal, imperialist war against his neighbour will be ignored or glossed over.

How worrying is an alliance, I'd say not earth-shatteringly so. For years N Korea has played Russia and China off against each other
and the very pointed assertion by Fatboy Kim about "concentrating on making Russia our best friend from now on" or words to that effect, will be viewed with concern by China. It's probably no coincidence that China is sending a top official to Russia next week.
As for any weapons N Korea might be able to send: they have masses of ammunition: much of it not compatible with Russian weapons. I'd say that whatever they can send will not be a game changer. I'm also not sure how much the N Koreans will appreciate the fact that Russia is probably unable to afford to give them a lot of what they really, really want, which is money.
It's one large and hapless *hole going begging for arms to a small and hapless one. Needs to be kept an eye on but probably ultimately rather pathetic.

[ynnafymmi]

If these two socialists(Putin and Kim)are representive of socialism worldwide,methinks i will stick with imperialist capitalism,thank you very much.

[Old_Geezer]

Expansionist crazy tyrants are much the same regardless whether they consider themselves extreme left or extreme right. They play their dangerous games, the people suffer.

[tomus42]

It would be better if it wasn't happening, but the most worrying thing as regards Ukraine and western democracy in general is the possibility that Trump gets elected next year. He is likely to cut all military aid to them.

[royfromaus]

More proof that Russia isn't a superpower.

 

 

[andy-hughes]

I don't think Putin recognises his imperialsim, either personal or national.

Above anything, I think he perceives himself as a patriot, fighting for the what he believes is the rights of Russia, and that includes an aggressive expansionist foreign policy.

After all, the more of the planet that can call itself Russia, the better for everyone.

[tomus42]

I think you are overestimating Putin andy. He's just a crime family boss. Taking whatever he thinks he can get to attain more power and money. Killing anyone perceived as a threat or a traitor. Making allegiances with his peers when it suits (Kim), and constantly in fear of his own life.