Key facts
- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui.
- Putin expressed gratitude for North Korea's military aid.
- The meeting signals potential for a future trip by Kim Jong Un to Moscow.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, expressing gratitude for the country's assistance in Russia's ongoing military operation. The meeting, which also touched upon deepening bilateral ties, comes amid reports that North Korea has been supplying Russia with military equipment. The discussions also paved the way for a potential visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Moscow.