Kim Jong Un Returns from Russia Visit Aiming to Boost Ties and Weapons Capability Despite Warnings

Kim Jong Un returned to North Korea after meeting with Putin in Russia to deepen ties between the countries.
Kim and Putin discussed boosting defense cooperation, likely involving arms deals violating UN resolutions.
Kim visited Russian military sites and offered support to Putin during the trip.
Russia and North Korea face warnings from the US and South Korea against weapons transfers between them.
Analysts say Kim aims to modernize arsenal and gain concessions from the US amid economic troubles.

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Posted 9/19/2023, 10:23:00 AM