Putin meets North Korea’s Kim in Beijing

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Beijing to hold bilateral talks following a major military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Key Points
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Beijing to begin bilateral talks.
  • The meeting followed a major military parade in Beijing commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
  • Putin praised North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian troops against Ukraine.
  • Kim Jong Un emphasized strengthened cooperation with Russia since their strategic partnership pact in June last year.
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