Kim Jong-un welcomes Vladimir Putin at official ceremony in Pyongyang

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, received an official welcome at a ceremony at Pyongyang's main square before talks with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub Putin's visit to North Korea is his first in 24 years and comes amid growing concerns about an arms arrangement in which Pyongyang provides Moscow with munitions for its war in Ukraine in exchange for economic and diplomatic support Putin praises North Korea for Ukraine support ahead of visit to Pyongyang ► https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/jun/17/vladimir-putin-to-visit-north-korea-as-he-seeks-further-military-support The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► http://theguardian.com/first-edition Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►https://www.facebook.com/theguardian Twitter ► https://twitter.com/guardian Instagram ► https://instagram.com/guardian The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► https://bit.ly/guardiannewssubs Guardian Australia ► https://bit.ly/guardianaussubs Guardian Football ► https://bit.ly/gdnfootballsubs Guardian Sport ► https://bit.ly/gdnsportsubs Guardian Live ► https://bit.ly/guardianlivesubs #NorthKorea #VladimirPutin #KimJongUn #Ukraine #Pyongyang #Russia #politics