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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gifted each other rifles, as confirmed by the Kremlin today. This came after the two leaders held a high-profile summit in Russia’s Far East.
Independent Mirror report that Putin has sought to strengthen alliances with other hardline leaders ostracized by the West, and met with Kim amid speculation they would agree on an arms deal.
The friendly ties between the two leaders come as Russia faces isolation from the West and some of its traditional partners over its full-scale offensive in Ukraine.
US officials and experts have said Russia is interested in buying North Korean ammunition to use in Ukraine, a move the White House warned would have consequences.
