In Photos: Kim Jong Un Meets Putin in Russia's Far East
Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting Kim Jong Un in what marks the North Korean leader's first post-pandemic foreign trip.
Alienated from the West due to the invasion of Ukraine, Putin has sought to strengthen ties with authoritarian hardliners in other countries.
U.S. officials and experts have also said Russia is interested in buying North Korean ammunition to use in Ukraine.
The two leaders on Wednesday toured Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia's sprawling space facility located near the Chinese border, before holding one-on-one talks.
Here is a look at photos from the North Korean leader's visit:
Alienated from the West due to the invasion of Ukraine, Putin has sought to strengthen ties with authoritarian hardliners in other countries.
U.S. officials and experts have also said Russia is interested in buying North Korean ammunition to use in Ukraine.
The two leaders on Wednesday toured Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia's sprawling space facility located near the Chinese border, before holding one-on-one talks.
Here is a look at photos from the North Korean leader's visit:
Kim Jong Un arriving at Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Mikhail Metzel, TASS / kremlin.ru
Putin and Kim toured assembly and launch facilities for the Angara and Soyuz-2 space rocket launchers.
Artem Geodakyan, TASS / kremlin.ru
Kim and Putin at Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Artem Geodakyan, TASS / kremlin.ru
"The leader of the DPRK [North Korea] shows great interest in rocket technology, and they are trying to develop (their presence in) space," Putin said.
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Kim at Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Artem Geodakyan, TASS / kremlin.ru
Kim and Putin at Vostochny Cosmodrome.
Vladimir Smirnov, TASS / kremlin.ru
Kim and Putin at Vostochny Cosmodrome, where a banner of the pro-invasion symbol Z was hung on the wall.
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Kim and Putin at Vostochny Cosmodrome.
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Talks between Putin and Kim Jong Un at Vostochny Cosmodrome.
"We are confident that the Russian army and people will win a great victory in the just fight to punish evil groups who pursue hegemony, expansion, and ambition," Kim told Putin, in a toast at the official dinner that followed their talks.
"We are confident that the Russian army and people will win a great victory in the just fight to punish evil groups who pursue hegemony, expansion, and ambition," Kim told Putin, in a toast at the official dinner that followed their talks.
Vladimir Smirnov, TASS / kremlin.ru
Following the talks, Putin said Kim would oversee a display of the potential of Russian warships in the Far East.
"There is also a military component in Vladivostok, on the lines of the Defense Ministry, but it is simply to demonstrate the capabilities of the Pacific Fleet," Putin told state media.
"There is also a military component in Vladivostok, on the lines of the Defense Ministry, but it is simply to demonstrate the capabilities of the Pacific Fleet," Putin told state media.
Vladimir Smirnov, TASS / kremlin.ru
