Kim and Putin meet in North Korea

They promise a new multipolar world

Shortly after the North Korean leader Kim Jong And hug the Russian Vladimir Putin upon arrival at Pyongyang airport, the two leaders shared their “inmost thoughts” and agreed to develop their nations’ relations, North Korean state media said.

Putin makes his first trip to the North Korean capital in 24 years, a visit that will likely alter decades of relations between Russia y North Korea at a time when both countries face international isolation.

The partnership between both countries is a «engine to accelerate the construction of a new multipolar world» and Putin’s visit demonstrates the invincibility and durability of their friendship and unity, declared the North Korean state news agency KCNA.

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Russia used his strong ties with North Korea to put Washington on the spot, while heavily sanctioned North Korea won political backing and promises of economic support and trade from Moscow.

USA and its allies say they fear Russia could provide aid to North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, banned by U.N. Security Council resolutions, and accused Pyongyang of providing ballistic missiles and artillery shells that Russia is using. in his Ukrainian war.

Moscow and Pyongyang, meanwhile, denied arms transfers.

Kim greeted Putin, shaking his hand, hugging him and speaking next to the Russian leader’s plane. The two then traveled in the same limousine to the Kumsusan State Guest House.

“Passing through the enchantingly illuminated streets of Pyongyang at night, the top leaders exchanged their innermost thoughts and opened their minds to more safely develop DPRK-Russia relations.”KCNA reported, using the initials of North Korea’s official name.

The agenda includes individual conversations between the two leaders, as well as a gala concert, a state reception, guards of honor, signing of documents and a statement to the media, according to the Russian agency Interfax, citing the foreign policy advisor. of Putin, Yuri Ushakov.