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Vladimir Putin with Kim Jong Un

Video. North Korea welcomes Vladimir Putin with an official ceremony

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Russian President Vladimir Putin was officially welcomed at Pyongyang's main square, marking the start of his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korean state media hailed the meeting as a historic event, showcasing the "invincibility and durability" of the friendship and unity between the two nations.

Putin arrived in Pyongyang early Wednesday, emphasising the two countries' desire to collaborate closely to counter US-led sanctions amid escalating tensions with Washington.

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