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.
