Putin made it clear that Russia could help North Korea build and launch satellites as both sides looked to help each other out amid standoffs with the U.S.
— North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that his country offers its"full and unconditional support" for Russia's"sacred fight" to defend its security interests, in an apparent reference to. Kim said North Korea would always stand with Russia on the"anti-imperialist" front.
, extending a highly provocative run in North Korean weapons testing since the start of 2022, as Kim used the distraction caused by Putin's war on Ukraine to accelerate his weapons development. "The DPRK leader shows keen interest in rocket technology. They're trying to develop space, too," he said, using the abbreviation for North Korea's formal name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Asked about military cooperation, Putin said before their meeting that he and Kim would"talk about all issues without a rush. There is time."
Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko said Russia could discuss humanitarian aid with the North Korean delegation, according to Russian news agencies.the North Korean leader's special armored trainFor Putin, the meeting with Kim was an opportunity to refill ammunition stores that the 18-month-old war has drained. North Korea may have tens of millions of aging artillery shells and rockets based on Soviet designs that could give a huge boost to the Russian army in Ukraine, analysts say.
Lim Soo-suk, South Korea's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Seoul was maintaining communication with Moscow while closely monitoring Kim's visit.
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