On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to meet his counterpart, Kim Jong Un. The ABC reported that Mr. Kim said the visit by President Putin would further’strengthen’ their countries friendship. However, the duo caused much anxiety in the international community. Many say that this meeting could facilitate more weapons for Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 19 June 2024