North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent visit to Russia has set off alarm bells in the West. From all indications, a new power alliance is born.

During the six-day trip, Kim held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The visit has raised concerns about the possibility of North Korea providing military assistance to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Countries including South Korea, Japan, Ukraine, the US, and Europe are closely monitoring the situation.

Kim Jong Un, known for his infrequent travels abroad, received a warm welcome in Russia. Throughout the week, he was honored with a red carpet-treatment, highlighting the significance of his visit.

One of the most notable aspects of Kim's trip was his focus on military sites. As parting gifts, he received a bulletproof vest and a set of drones from Putin. Given North Korea's heavy sanctions and the dire need for various resources.

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This exchange marks the beginning of military cooperation between the two nations.

The bulletproof vest, presented by the governor of the Russian region of Primorye, offers protection for the chest, shoulders, throat, and midsection.  Notably, it is lighter than its known analogs, making it an attractive addition to Kim's security measures.

In addition to the vest, Kim was presented with five kamikaze drones and a Geranium-25 aircraft-type reconnaissance drone from the same region. A set of special clothing that is invisible to thermal imaging cameras was also part of the gifts, further raising eyebrows about potential uses.

Kim Jong Un discussed military cooperation with Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu during his visit, emphasizing the military focus of the trip.

 Following a farewell ceremony featuring a red carpet and honor guards, Kim boarded his personal armored train, which departed from the Artyom railway station, with Russian officials bidding him farewell.

The train is set to cover over 200 kilometers, transporting Kim from Artyom to the border town of Khasan. The journey symbolizes the culmination of Kim's visit to Russia, during which significant discussions on various matters, including military cooperation, took place.

Kim and Putin's five-hour meeting at the Vostochny Cosmodrome spaceport garnered attention, with Putin noting Kim's "great interest" in space technology. Kim expressed his support for Russia, and Putin described their discussions as "very substantive." 

Although no public announcements have been made regarding arms negotiations, the US government had earlier issued warnings about such talks progressing between North Korea and Russia.

Kim's visit also included a visit to the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Yuri Gagarin Aviation Plant, where he expressed admiration for Russia's aircraft manufacturing industry. He toured various facilities, including a fighter jet fuselage assembly shop and a wing production shop. 

Kim inspected warplanes and visited a Pacific Fleet frigate, accompanied by the commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy. KCNA, North Korean state media, reported discussions on military cooperation "between the armed forces of the two countries and in the fields of their national defense and security."

While Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia has stirred concerns and speculations about potential military collaboration, the exact outcome of this trip remains uncertain. As the international community closely watches the situation, it is evident that the implications of this visit will continue to reverberate on the global stage.