Before his summit with North Korea’s Kim, Putin vows they’ll beat sanctions together

Putin vows to support North Korea against US

Russia president's visit of the state visit comes amid US accusations that North Korea has supplied arms to Russia for use in Ukraine.

North Korea: Why is Kim Jong Un eager to welcome Putin?

Both Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are ostracized from much of the international community. With Putin visiting Pyongyang, the two leaders want to position themselves as powerful allies resisting the US dominance.

Putin visits North Korea, vows to beat sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea for supporting his actions in Ukraine and said their countries will cooperate closely to overcome U.S.-led sanctions as he headed to Pyongyang on Tuesday for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Vladimir Putin arrives in North Korea and issues defiant warning to the West

Speaking at the airport before departing, Vladimir Putin told reporters that he was looking forward to discussing "important international and regional problems" with Kim Jong Un.

Media report that Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un may sign a partnership agreement.

Vladimir Putin thanks Kim Jong-un as he arrives in North Korea for first time in 24 years

Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korea for supporting him in Ukraine and said their countries will cooperate closely to overcome US-led sanctions as he embarked on a two-day visit