Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un have begun talks in Pyongyang, with the Korean Central News Agency reporting the pair shared their 'pent up inmost thoughts' with each other.
Russian president Vladimir Putin has been given a 'rockstar' welcome in Pyongyang as he arrived in North Korea for the first time in 24 years.The Russian leader is spending the day with Kim Jong Un to strengthen ties between their respective nations.Earlier today, Mr Putin hinted that there would be an agreement signed between the two countries that will 'form the basis of our ties for a long perspective.
'They have really turned it on for president Putin, giving him a rockstar's welcome,' said Sky News' Asia correspondent Nicole Johnston.'Really, though, this is about showing how important this relationship has become for both North Korea and for Russia. 'The North Koreans have been sending thousands of containers of artillery shells, as well as missile ballistic across to Russia, allowing it to continue to wage its war in Ukraine.
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