September 12th 2023.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin are due to meet in Russia for a summit. Kim arrived in Russia on Tuesday, travelling in his armoured train. This serves as a strong indication of the growing military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.
North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) confirmed that Kim had left Pyongyang for Russia on Sunday afternoon, accompanied by senior North Korean government and military officials. The KCNA also reported that Kim would meet with Putin during his visit. The Kremlin also confirmed the visit, noting that it was at the invitation of Putin.
Pictures released by North Korea's state media show Kim being accompanied by Pyongyang's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, as well as the top military officers Ri Pyong-chol and Pak Jong-chon. In addition, Kim's daughter was also spotted at the satellite inspection of a new spy satellite. This is the first time Kim's daughter has been seen in public since her birth in 2017.
The upcoming summit between Kim and Putin is set to be a historic event, bringing together two of the most powerful leaders in the world. With increasing military cooperation between the two nations, it is expected to be a productive meeting.
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