Could the Kim-Putin agreement trigger a Third World War, echoing the global conflict that occurred 85 years ago and claimed 85 million lives?

The recent meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin has heightened concerns among European countries and the United States. This is the first visit by a Russian President to North Korea in 25 years, marked by significant warmth and ceremony. The apprehension stems from an agreement between Kim and Putin, which experts fear could escalate into a global conflict.

The agreement stipulates mutual defense: if either North Korea or Russia is attacked, both countries will respond in kind. This pact, labeled as an "Alliance" by Kim, has prompted worries in the U.S., the U.K., and South Korea due to its potential implications for international stability. Historical parallels are drawn to the 1940 tripartite pact between Germany, Japan, and Italy, which contributed to the escalation of World War II. This historical context underscores the potential danger posed by the Kim-Putin agreement, emphasizing the gravity of such alliances in global geopolitics.