Putin was met at Pyongyang’s airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the news agencies. In the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, the streets were decorated with portraits of Putin and Russian flags. Before heading to North Korea, Putin traveled to Yakutsk, a city in eastern Russia, where he met regional Gov. Observers said the shipment violated a U.N. resolution banning the supply of luxury items to North Korea. After North Korea, the Kremlin said Putin will also visit Vietnam for talks that are expected to be focused on trade.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 18, 2024 13:33 UTC