Putin to Visit North Korea, Vietnam as War in Ukraine Stalls
- Russian leader to make his first North Korea trip since 2000
- US, South Korea accuse Pyongyang of supplying arms to Russia
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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea and Vietnam in rare trips to long-time partners as he faces renewed challenges in his war on Ukraine.
Putin will travel to North Korea from Tuesday and Wednesday and go on to Vietnam from there through Thursday, according to Kremlin statements. Kim Jong Un’s regime has been a steadfast supporter of Putin’s war on Ukraine and the two countries are set to deepen their military cooperation during the visit.