Putin Expected to Visit North Korea Amid Increasing Cooperation

The planned visit follows a meeting between North Korean and Russian officials, amid allegations of arms cooperation and North Korea's public support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit North Korea 'at an early date', according to North Korean state media.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui recently met with Putin and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, where they expressed a 'strong will to further strengthen strategic and tactical cooperation'.
North Korea has publicly supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and there are allegations of arms cooperation between the two countries.
Kim Jong Un has recently taken a harder line against South Korea, instructing various sectors to accelerate war preparations.
Reports suggest that Russia could be a source of technology and expertise for North Korea as it refines its nuclear-capable missile program.