Putin In North Korea, Solidifies Anti-West Cooperation

"Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang on his first visit to the country in 24 years. He was greeted with streets decked out in Putin portraits, Russian flags, and banners - one of which read on the side of a building, "We warmly welcome the President of the Russian Federation."

Putin in an op-ed piece published in state media just before his arrival said he appreciates North Korea's firm backing and support related to the Ukraine conflict. He emphasized both countries will continue to "resolutely oppose" the West's ambitions "to hinder the establishment of a multipolar world order based on justice, mutual respect for sovereignty, considering each other’s interests." ZH