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Newsday: 19/06/2024 06:06 GMT : Huge crowds gather in Pyongyang to welcome Putin

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19/06/2024 06:06 GMT : Huge crowds gather in Pyongyang to welcome Putin

Huge crowds gather in Pyongyang to welcome Putin

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Putin says both countries will also expand cooperation in tourism, culture and education.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has been meeting his North Korean counterpart after he arrived to a red carpet welcome and embrace by Kim Jong Un. Mr Kim said North Korea 'fully supports Russia's operation in Ukraine'. We speak to our correspondent in Beijing to gauge how China views this blossoming relationship.

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