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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited Russia and had a four-hour exchange and meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome yesterday. This was the second time the two met four years apart. Putin welcomed Kim Jong-un with a smile on his face, and the two sides shook hands for about 40 seconds. The “Putin-Kim meeting” discussed issues such as military affairs and the war in Ukraine. Putin also did not rule out assisting North Korea in developing satellite projects. This is a major warning to the United States, because the relevant technology can develop intercontinental missiles with a range that reaches the United States. In addition, the Kremlin emphasized that the two men did not discuss the nuclear war crisis during the meeting.
Russia’s war in Ukraine is at a stalemate, and Russia may run out of ammunition. Putin is expected to seek weapons supplies from North Korea, and Kim Jong-un also takes the opportunity to exchange for Russia’s advanced weapons technology. The two have a happy conversation as they each have their own needs. When Putin greeted Kim Jong-un, he said to him, “I am very happy to see you. Thank you for accepting the invitation to come to Russia.” Kim Jong-un said that he would support Russia in launching a “sacred battle” to protect sovereignty and security, and would always support Putin’s decision and work together. Fight imperialism. Accompanied by Putin, Kim Jong-un first visited Russia’s advanced space rocket launch site. After that, senior officials from the two countries joined in consultations for several hours. The two held one-on-one talks again. Putin finally hosted a luxurious lunch in honor of Kim Jong-un.
Kim Jong-un: Relations with Russia will come first
Before the Putin-Kim meeting, Kim Jong-un told reporters that from now on, North Korea will put North Korea-Russia relations at the top of its foreign policy. The implication is that relations with China, a friendly country, are also more important. During the toast at the luncheon, Putin raised his glass and said, “Cheers to the future strengthening of cooperation and friendship between the two countries, to the health and prosperity of our country, and to the health of the Chairman (Kim Jong-un) and everyone here.” Kim Jong-un responded, “I propose a toast to Putin’s health.” After the Putin-Kim meeting, Kim Jong-un boarded a special train and left, continuing to visit Vladivostok and other places.
Putin hints at helping satellite development, North Korea may develop intercontinental missile to reach U.S. mainland
After the meeting, Putin told reporters that he had a “frank exchange of views with Kim Jong-un” and that the two sides had opportunities for cooperation in military technology; the two also discussed agriculture and that Russia “has something to provide to North Korea.” As for whether Russia will help North Korea develop artificial satellites, Russian media quoted Putin as saying, “This is the reason why we are here (Vostok Cosmodrome). The North Korean leader has shown a deep interest in rocket technology.” North Korea launched military reconnaissance satellites in recent months. The satellite failed, and Kim Jong-un is eager to make progress. If Russia assists the development of North Korea’s satellite project, it will be detrimental to the United States, because the core technology can also be used to develop intercontinental missiles with a range that reaches the United States. The United States is also concerned that North Korea is providing weapons to Russia to help Russia gain an advantage in the war in Ukraine, and has warned that it will impose sanctions.
The original article was published on AM730
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2023-09-13 20:30:42