Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave each other a rifle after their meeting in Russia’s Far East, the Kremlin announced Thursday.
Putin sought to strengthen alliances with other militant leaders ostracized by the West, and met Kim amid speculation they could reach an arms deal.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Putin “gave (Kim) a rifle of our production, which is of the best quality. He received, in return, a rifle made in North Korea,” adding that Putin also gave Kim “a glove that is part of a space suit that has been used in space many times.” several”.
Putin “gladly” accepted Kim’s invitation to visit North Korea, according to Peskov, who noted that Kim’s visit to Russia will continue for “a few more days.”
Kim arrived in Russia on Tuesday at a time when the latter is witnessing isolation from the West and some of its traditional allies against the backdrop of its military operation in Ukraine.
American experts and officials pointed out that Russia is interested in purchasing ammunition for use in Ukraine, in a move that the White House warned would carry consequences.
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2023-09-14 16:16:01
