Russian President Vladimir Putin lands in North Korea, kicking off a visit set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries as the Ukraine war grinds on.
Putin is greeted by Kim during a welcoming ceremony at an airport in Pyongyang, North Korea June 19, 2024. / Photo: Reuters
Putin, making his first trip to North Korea in 24 years, said in comments that appeared in its state media hours before he landed that he appreciates the country’s firm support of his military actions in Ukraine. In the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, the streets were decorated with portraits of Putin and Russian flags. A banner on a building said:"We warmly welcome the President of the Russian Federation."
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