Discussions between Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin officially began on Wednesday September 13, while the two leaders were visiting eastern Russia. The North Korean leader took the opportunity to affirm his support for the Russian president. “We are confident that the Russian army and people will achieve a great victory in the sacred struggle to punish the gathering of evil.”, said Kim Jong-un during a lunch organized in his honor, according to the Russian television. Follow our live stream.
Vladimir Putin says he is “very happy” with this visit. The North Korean and Russian leaders began by visit a rocket assembly and launch site at the Vostochny cosmodrome in eastern Russia. Earlier, a video broadcast by the Kremlin on Telegram showed a handshake between the two men. The Russian president said “very happy” of this visit.
Moscow wants to help Pyongyang build satellites. The two leaders promise to discuss “all subjects”, including satellites. “That’s why we came here. The leader of North Korea is showing great interest in rocket technology. They are trying to develop their space program,” rejoiced the Russian president.
DRussian drones targeted port infrastructure in Izmaïl last night. “Damages were observed”reports Odessa Governor Oleh Kiper on Telegram. “Six civilians” were taken to hospital, including “tthree people in serious condition.