### Summary
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are planning to meet in Russia to discuss possible weapons deals, which could help replenish Russia's ammunition stocks amid Ukraine's counteroffensive.
Vice President Kamala Harris warns that a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un would be a mistake, as it would further isolate both countries and supply ammunition to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
The European Union condemns the "illegitimate" elections held in Russian-annexed parts of Ukraine, while a UN official says that Russia's aggression in Ukraine is synonymous with torture and inhuman cruelty; meanwhile, the Kremlin spokesperson claims that no one will be able to compete with Putin if he runs for president in 2024, and the UN Human Rights Commissioner states that Russia's withdrawal from a grain deal is fueling global food insecurity. Ukrainian forces regain control of drilling platforms near the Crimean coast and Putin arrives in Vladivostok for the Eastern Economic Forum, while South Korean media reports that Kim Jong Un is en route to Russia, and Ukraine reports advances in Bakhmut and Donetsk city. Finally, Brazil's President Lula says it's up to the judiciary whether to arrest Putin if he visits the country.
Kim Jong-un has pledged to support Russia's decisions and join the fight against imperialism during his meeting with Vladimir Putin, while the US has suggested that Russia is seeking North Korean military hardware to aid in the invasion of Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia has raised concerns that he may provide military support to President Putin's war in Ukraine.
North Korean leaders have a long tradition of using trains for travel, as evidenced by the preserved and displayed train carriages of Kim Jong Un's father and grandfather at the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit in an attempt to align their interests, with Kim seeking military reconnaissance satellites and possible ammunition and rockets to bolster Russian forces in Ukraine, violating international sanctions.
The meeting between Russian President Vladimir V. Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un could have significant global consequences.
The North Korea-Russia summit raises concerns that Kim Jong Un may supply much-needed ammunition to Moscow's war effort in Ukraine, potentially affecting the conflict's outcome.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un exchanged rifles as gifts during their meeting in Russia, with Putin also giving Kim a glove from a space suit that has been to space several times; Kim's visit to Russia's Far East is expected to last for a few more days.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed the possibility of Belarus joining Russia's efforts to revive an old alliance with North Korea after Putin's recent summit with Kim Jong Un, but there are concerns that this could violate U.N. sanctions against Pyongyang.
Summary: The recent meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un suggests that North Korea is interested in establishing a presence in space and expanding its military ambitions, which has raised concerns among the US and other Western countries about potential arms deals and violations of UN sanctions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expresses gratitude towards Russian President Vladimir Putin for his hospitality during his visit, fueling concerns in the West over potential military cooperation between the two countries amidst ongoing sanctions.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from his trip to Russia, where he strengthened ties with President Vladimir Putin, raising speculation about potential arms transfer deals between the two countries in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
