Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on Tuesday as he told Kim Jong Un that they can overcome US-led sanctions together as partners.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on Tuesday as he told Kim Jong Un that they can overcome US-led sanctions together as partners, according to Kremlin news agencies.
Putin touched down at Pyongyang’s airport early Wednesday, local time, for the first time in 24 years, where he was warmly greeted by Kim, according to Russian state media.
The two were pictured embracing in a hug on the tarmac.
The Russian president said he appreciated North Korea’s support in his war with Ukraine, claiming that the two nations can stand together to “resolutely oppose” interference from the West.
Putin’s trip is part of a two-day stay in North Korea, where the streets of Pyongyang have been decorated with portraits of the Kremlin chief and Russian flags.
A banner also hung over the streets reading, “We warmly welcome the President of the Russian Federation.
