On Tuesday afternoon, Putin arrived in North Korea for the first time in 24 years. His arrival follows talks over the past weeks negotiating a meeting between Putin and Kim Jong Un, aiming to strengthen partnerships between Russia and North Korea. The war against Ukraine has caused Putin to lean more upon Mr. Kim, whose country is well stocked in munitions. North Korea will have the opportunity to test and evaluate its missiles in live combat, further improving their design. Additionally, North Korea could potentially gain access to Russia’s military technology and satellites.

Source: New York Times June 19, 2024 17:29 UTC