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Kim and Putin meet at Russian spaceport for possible arms talks

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, expressing interest in rocket technology and seeking technical assistance for developing military reconnaissance satellites.
The meeting between Kim and Putin comes as North Korea continues its provocative weapons testing, firing ballistic missiles hours before the meeting. The leaders discussed issues of military cooperation and expressed the need for more time to discuss further.
The visit is seen as an opportunity for Russia to refill ammunition stores, while Kim is expected to seek economic aid and food supplies. Talks on a possible arms deal between North Korea and Russia are anticipated, which could violate international sanctions.

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Times of India

Putin, Kim gifted each other rifles, Putin to visit North Korea

The Russian president, who has sought to strengthen alliances with other hardline leaders ostracised by the West, met with Kim on Wednesday amid speculation they would agree on an arms deal.

3 months ago·India

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BBC News

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin meet for talks in Russia

The two leaders are expected to discuss an arms deal as Russia faces a counter-offensive in Ukraine.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

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The Russian president, who has sought to strengthen alliances with other hardline leaders ostracised by the West, met with Kim on Wednesday amid speculation they would agree on an arms deal

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The Guardian

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits Russia – in pictures

Kim Jong-un has arrived at a cosmodrome in Russia’s far east for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin Continue reading...

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Putin welcomes Kim Jong-un with tour of rocket launch center

Kim, Putin meet at Russian rocket launch facility to discuss military, space tech cooperation, possible arms deal. Kim seeks Russian aid to develop military reconnaissance satellites, Putin seeks to refill ammunition stores drained by war. Kim, Putin discuss possible arms deal, which would violate international sanctions.

3 months ago·India

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