The two leaders are expected to discuss a potential arms deal, potentially resulting in North Korea supplying weapons to Russia during the ongoing conflict with Ukraine
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un arrived at Russia's space rocket launch site Vostochny Cosmodrome on Wednesday, CNN reported, adding that the two leaders shook hands and spoke briefly before entering the building. The footage later showed Kim Jong-un stepping out of a black car and shaking hands with Putin
According to a video released by the Kremlin, Putin can be heard saying to Kim, "Hi. Glad to see you. How was your trip?"
In response, Kim Jong Un said, "Thank you for inviting us and welcoming us while your work is busy", CNN reported. The two leaders then entered the space centre
The two leaders are touring the Vostochny Cosmodrome, CNN reported citing state media Russia 1 journalist. The video from Russia showed Kim Jong Un arriving at the remote Vostochny Cosmodrome space centre and stepping off the green train that carried him from North Korea
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