Putin to Visit North Korea, a Newly Crucial Ally as Ukraine War Drags On
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President Putin will make a state visit to North Korea for a meeting with Kim Jong-un, showcasing deepened military ties to support Putin's war in Ukraine with North Korean weapons.
North Korea's growing strategic importance for Putin is evident, with the country being sought after as an ally due to its ability to supply conventional weapons for the war in Ukraine.
The meeting highlights the new era of relations where Pyongyang and Moscow, Cold War-era allies, have grown closer again due to shared hostilities toward the United States and common interests.
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