Cartoon of Belarus leader with comically oversized head, holding a decorated rifle and a 'Friendship Agreement' while a confused Kim Jong-un stands nearby.

Gun-Toting Gus

Belarus and North Korea Sign Friendship Treaty with a Gun Gift Exchange

Published March 27, 2026

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In a bizarre display of diplomacy, Belarusian leader gifts a rifle to North's Kim Jong-un as they ink a friendship treaty. It's a jaw-dropping headline moment.

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The Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, where they signed a friendship treaty and Lukashenko gifted a rifle to Kim. This unusual display of diplomacy highlights the growing relationship between the two countries amidst mounting pressure from Western nations. The event was framed as a defiant message against Western influence.

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