North Korean leader Kim Jong Un invited President Vladimir Putin of Russia to visit Pyongyang at a “convenient time”, state media KCNA reported, adding that the Russian leader happily accepted the invitation.
After meeting this Wednesday (13), Kim said goodbye to Putin and left for his “next destination”, according to KCNA, without providing details about where he will go next.
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The leaders met at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East.
The meeting was held after U.S. officials warned that Russia and North Korea are “actively advancing” a potential arms deal that could see Pyongyang provide equipment for Moscow to use in the war in Ukraine in exchange for technology. ballistic missiles — which is sanctioned by other countries.
Moscow needs new supplies of munitions and missiles after more than 18 months of war have left its armed forces hobbled, while Pyongyang, which has faced years of international sanctions over its nuclear weapons program, lacks everything from cash and food to rocket technology.
Source: CNN Brasil
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