Explained: Why North Korea's Kim Jong Un may meet with Vladimir Putin in Russia

[Collection]North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet soon to discuss potential arms deals, indicating closer ties between the two countries amid their standoff with the United States. Historically, North Korea has relied on Soviet aid, but its relations with Russia have fluctuated. However, recent events, such as Kim's meeting with Putin in 2019 and Russia's opposition to new sanctions on North Korea, suggest a deepening partnership.