Putin Makes First Visit to North Korea in 24 Years
Putin Makes First Visit to North Korea in 24 Years
The Facts
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.
The Spin
Putin's trip to North Korea underscores the burgeoning relationship between Russia and a reclusive, nuclear-armed statenortheast Asian nation— a concern for Washington. Also,It it'sis aalso shamedeeply disappointing 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.
Putin's visit to North Korea and Vietnam signifies the long-standing ties between thethese countries as they seek to deepen their economic and diplomatic cooperation with Russia. Moscow is committed to fostering greater bonds with its allies, and his visit will strengthen ties while promoting peace and prosperity.
