Kim Jong Un gives support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Vladimir Putin visits North Korea
by Matt Watts
Jun 19, 2024
4 minutes
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised full support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as he met President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang on Wednesday in a bid to expand their economic and military cooperation.
Putin’s visit to Pyongyang comes amid growing concerns in the West about an arms arrangement in which North Korea provides Russia with badly needed munitions to fuel Moscow’s war in Ukraine.
It is said to be in exchange for economic assistance and technology transfers that could enhance the threat posed by Kim’s nuclear and missile program.Putin thanked Kim for the support and said the two countries would sign an agreement to boost against the Russian Federation.”
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