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In what was his first visit to the country in 24 years, Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin is to arrive in North Korea for a two-day stay late on Tuesday.

Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin is set to arrive in North Korea for a two-day state visit lat on Tuesday — his first trip to the country in 24 years.

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The visit comes following a personal invitation from North Korea's Kim Jong-un in September, the last time the pair met in Russia's far east. The leaders, according to reports at the time, likely discussed North Korean weapons in exchange for Russian satellite technology.

Putin's visit follows his acceptance of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's invitation last September. The pair met in Russia's far east and likely discussed weapons and satellite technology.

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In North Korean media ahead of Tuesday's visit, Putin praised Russia's 70-year relationship with the country, stating that their relationship "based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and trust, go back more than seven decades and are rich in glorious historical traditions."

Ahead of his visit, Putin wrote in North Korean state media that Russia's 70-year relationship with the North was "based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and trust."

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Putin praised North Korea for backing his country's war in Ukraine, as well as its efforts to defend its own interests — despite what he described as "US pressure, blackmail and military threats." He vowed to help Pyongyang with trade and security systems that "are not controlled by the West."

Putin also thanked North Korea for backing Russia's war in Ukraine as well as its efforts to defend its interests — despite what he described as "US pressure, blackmail and military threats" — and vowed to help Pyongyang with trade and security systems that "are not controlled by the West."

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Russian media reported that Putin and Kim will sign "important documents" during the visit. Meanwhile, ahead of Putin's arrival in Pyongyang, John Kirby, the National Security Council spokesman, said: "We’re not concerned about the trip. What we are concerned about is the deepening relationship between these two countries."

According to Russian media, Putin and Kim will sign "important documents" during the visit. Meanwhile, US National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said: "We're not concerned about the trip [by Putin]. What we are concerned about is the deepening relationship between these two countries."

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After Pyongyang, Putin will travel to Vietnam on June 19 – 20. There, he is expected to meet senior Vietnamese leaders, including the newly appointed president, Tô Lâm. Vietnam's acceptance of Putin sparked a rebuke from the US embassy in Hanoi.

After Pyongyang, Putin will travel to Vietnam on June 19–20, where he is expected to meet senior leaders, including the newly appointed Pres. Tô Lâm. The US has rebuked Vietnam's decision to host Putin, with the US embassy in Hanoi stating that "no country should give Putin a platform to promote his war of aggression."

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Having last visited Pyongyang in 2000, this rare trip for Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin underscores the burgeoning relationship between Russia and a reclusive, nuclear-armed state. This, of course, is a concern in Washington, and the capitals of other nations.

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Russia's Vladimir Putin to visit North Korea and Vietnam

Russia has maintained good neighborly relations with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for more than seven decades. The Soviet Union helped in its fight for independence and was one of the first to recognize the DPRK and establish diplomatic relationships with it. Russia will continue to cultivate this relationship.

Putin hails friendship, glorious historical traditions between Russia, North Korea

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Putin's trip to North Korea underscores the burgeoning relationship between Russia and a reclusive, nuclear-armed state — a concern for Washington. Also, it's a shame that Vietnam is welcoming a proven war criminal and normalizing his war in Ukraine. Hanoi should eschew ties with Russia in favor of expanding its economic interests with the West.

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'No one should give him platform': US lambasts Vietnam for inviting Putin

Putin's visit to North Korea and Vietnam signifies the long-standing ties between the countries as they seek to deepen their economic and diplomatic cooperation. Moscow is committed to fostering greater bonds with its allies, and his visit will strengthen ties while promoting peace and prosperity.

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