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Putin wants weapons from Kim Jong Un to buy time in the war against Ukraine
11 September 2023, 17:58
International news agencies report that for negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will cross the Russian border this week, making his first trip outside the country in four years.
North Korea has significant stockpiles of artillery shells and unguided missiles that could be used alongside Soviet-era military equipment to launch irregular attacks on Ukraine. Writes Bloomberg. The agency notes that North Korea's munitions could help Russia buy time by allowing its industry to catch up with demand.
