More recently, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have gained leverage in their mutual alliance, working extensively to make military contacts amid the war that continues to rage on in Ukraine. Therefore, North Korea has supplied the Russians with a considerable amount of weaponry including artillery rounds and military personnel. This has been a matter of anxiety for the world, especially for the United States and its allies, concerning the violation of the sanctions of the United Nations and nuclear escalation in the world. This article examines the historical background of North Korea-Russia relations, details of their recent meetings, the nature of their military cooperation, and the broader implications for the Ukraine conflict and global security.