Putin, Kim sign pact pledging mutual support

 In a show of solidarity against the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un have signed a Cold War-era mutual defense pledge between their countries. 

This pledge of mutual assistance in the face of aggression is alarming to the United States and its allies. The Pentagon believes Putin is in North Korea to secure weapons to aid Russia in its fight against Ukraine.

John Fanelli reports live from the news center with today's closely watched developments. 

"The U.S. and its allies are keeping a close eye on this partnership between Russia and North Korea," John Michael Shure notes, "due in no small part to the potential for Russia to provide Pyongyang with help to bolster its nuclear program. Meanwhile, North Korea is expected to supply more weapons to Russia to continue its war against Ukraine."

In a display of this new alliance, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin.