13 Sep, 2023 14:18

Talks between Putin and Kim: What has emerged so far

‘Many interesting projects’ are open for Moscow and Pyongyang despite UN sanctions, the Russian leader has said

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is making a rare foreign visit this week, as he tours several military and civilian locations in Russia’s Far East.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who met with his guest on Wednesday, has touted opportunities for cooperation between the two nations, despite sanctions imposed on Pyongyang by the UN.

Here’s how the first day of Kim’s visit went.

Military cooperation

Officials in Washington have been claiming for months that Moscow has sought to procure weapons and munitions from the extensive North Korean stockpiles, to use them in the Ukraine conflict. The accusation escalated in July when Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu visited North Korea.

If Pyongyang were to help Moscow with arms, it would “not reflect well on North Korea, and they will pay a price for this in the international community,” White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan threatened last week.

The UN Security Council, which includes Russia as a permanent member, has imposed sanctions that ban arms trade with North Korea. Putin has given an assurance that Moscow was observing existing restrictions.

“But there are things that we certainly can consider,” he added, speaking to the Russian media after meeting Kim. “We have opportunities within the rules that are in place.”

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