00:00This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea for the first time
00:07in 24 years.
00:09The leaders recently discussed boosting the country's defensive ties, according to Russian
00:14and North Korean officials.
00:16Many expect this fresh round of talks to touch on further strengthening the pair's alliance
00:21and advancing arms transfers, an allegation both nations have denied.
00:26Moscow previously said it appreciates Pyongyang's support for Russia's military invasion of
00:32Ukraine.
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