Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea

Kim Jong Un greeted Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang as the Russian president arrived in North Korea early Wednesday for an official state visit. It's the first time Putin has visited Pyongyang in 24 years.

The two leaders are expected to discuss further cooperation on a two-day trip in the wake of their meeting last September in Russia.

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[iitsrjbruh]

they finna start counting how many nukes they can produce

[ericmorris]

That translator for North Korea better not mess up a word

[deadname...]

I'm sure they're discussing the importance of proper DEI training for their military forces.

[timantsons]

The West brought these two closer together.

[cynthiasimpson]

Russia, China and North Korea😳 Everyone should be paying close attention!!!!

[johnhaggard]

Do you see the connection between Trump and Putin now? Thinking is too much alike!

[QuietJugung]

Watch CGTN for the statements from both leaders without any spin.

[dmitriyabramkin]

О да 👏 сейчас Путин даст ему ресурсы для ядерного вооружения и потом будет гуд бай Америка 😂😂😂Европа побежит в Россию просить защиту

[sarashattuck]

They have a very special friendship. Imagine how delicious the food they're eating is.

[BrandyHeng]

Sanctioned nations get together for common good. Don't be overly jealous. Russia would support North Korea to join BRICS to avoid sanctions using BRICS native currency. Iran sanctioned by US joined BRICS.

[timtrewyn]

Yeah, about those gold bars we traded you for 152mm shells? Need to revisit that.

[shawnamccormick]

The Reality TV Show War continues. Watch this rare meeting…. Is it a match? Is there a new alliance re-kindled in this game?

[Benjamin-hg]

Soon, Kim will receive advanced technology and even more advanced developments in the field of nuclear weapons.This is not surprising, because Ukraine is also supplied with various weapons.It's all sleepy Brandon's stupid politics.

[Khetaggoldenboy]

Gays of Europe - unite. Just like the straight people of the East unite. 😂😂

[davidpride]

The fact that Putins alliance with North Korea makes news, tells me all I need to know about America's knowledge, on history, and our failures. Our government took it's foot off of the gas, after the Korean war. FYI, it was the alliance between Korea, Russia, and China whom America fought in the 50's, resulting in the division of Korea, South Korea as our allie, today. But it was the prospect of capitalism selling our goods in Russia and China, Russian energy exports, that strengthened these two super powers, to where they are, today. North Korea knew nothing about nuclear energy, until a Pakistani named Kahn, sold them these secrets. How did our own atomic bombs nuclear secrets, get away? American greed. So these alliances we are witnessing today, as well as their threats, are our own fault, in my opinion. We were once the great sole super power, controller of world power and nuclear secrets. Now countries like Pakistan and India, are nuclear threats. So in one way capitalism was a great thing for America. In another, free trade of idea's and outsource overseas, may be contributing, to our downfall.

[DeliveryDuoMax]

Wonderful to see! Fully support BRICS!

[leespalding]

wow Putin makes Sacha Barons Cohens Film the dictator looks all too real !! lol

[mateobaysa]

The love and respect President Putin has for his nephew, Chairman Kim is evident, ya’ll.

[bharatthapa]

Be ready to get drafted my guys. All those years of playing COD and Pubg, now its IRL.

[Anson]

I didnt know Putie Tang was that short. I feel sorry for their interpreters. One mess up, and ya gone! LOL