Russia is highly evaluating the support of North Korea in the military operations in Ukraine and their assistance to the Russian-speaking population. According to Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korea has become a reliable partner and ally in the pursuit of a peaceful resolution of conflicts, particularly in the Arctic and the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. Putin also announced plans to enhance academic, cultural, educational, youth, and sports exchanges between Russia and Armenia. The article by Putin, titled “Working Note,” was published for the first time since his visit to Armenia in 2000. Concerns have been raised in the United States regarding Pashinyan’s visit to Russia and its potential impact on tensions between countries and the situation in the Korean Peninsula.