North Korea: Why is Kim Jong Un eager to welcome Putin? Julian Ryall © 2024 Deutsche Welle +++

North Korea: Why is Kim Jong Un eager to welcome Putin? Julian Ryall Both Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are ostracized from much of the international community. With Putin visiting Pyongyang, the two leaders want to position themselves as powerful allies resisting the US dominance. https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-why-is-kim-jong-un-eager-to-welcome-putin/a-69396642 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Russian visit boosts North Korea's struggling economy Nik Martin 3 hours ago3 hours ago Vladimir Putin is traveling to North Korea, a country benefiting from an arms deal with Russia. The agreement includes the transfer of shells and ballistic missiles, enhancing Pyongyang's finances amid wider sanctions. https://www.dw.com/en/russia-arms-deal-revives-north-koreas-struggling-economy/a-68134446 © 2024 Deutsche Welle Russia's Putin in rare visit to North Korea 11 hours ago11 hours ago Russia's president is on a two-day trip to North Korea, his first in 24 years. He'll hold talks with Kim Jong Un, and most of his senior Cabinet members are part of the delegation. https://www.dw.com/en/russias-putin-in-rare-visit-to-north-korea/a-69395233 © 2024 Deutsche Welle