Putin and Kim Unite: Strategic Talks Amidst Global Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone call with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, informing him about planned talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. The leaders discussed strengthening ties under a strategic partnership agreement. North Korea's military support to Russia in the Ukraine conflict was appreciated by Putin.
In a significant diplomatic exchange, Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un engaged in a phone conversation, during which Putin updated Kim on his upcoming discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump set to occur in Alaska this week.
The conversation, reported by North Korea's state news agency KCNA, underlined the strong ties between the two nations under a strategic partnership agreement signed the previous year, aimed at bolstering future cooperation. Notably, KCNA omitted any details about the scheduled meeting between Putin and Trump on Friday.
Putin publicly thanked North Korea for its assistance in the ongoing conflict in western Russia, praising the heroism and commitment of the Korean People's Army. Intelligence reports from South Korea indicate that North Korea plans to send further military support to aid Russia's efforts in the Ukraine conflict, with over 10,000 troops already deployed.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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