Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Pyongyang, North Korea, just before 03:00 local time today (19th), and was welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will officially welcome the Russian President to North Korea later today.

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin reportedly have a nine-hour schedule today, including a photo opp and 90 minutes of talks followed by a tea party.

The two political leaders met last September in far easte Russia, but this is Putin’s first visit to Pyongyang since 2000.

Putin will visit Vietnam, a long-time ally, after North Korea.
(colombotimes.lk)