Kim Jong Un holds talks with Russian defence minister

Kim Jong Un holds talks with Russian defence minister
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, right, is greeted by Russian defence minister Sergei Shoigu (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service/AP)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has held discussions with Russia’s defence minister on strengthening “strategic and tactical co-ordination” between the two countries, according to state media.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said the talks with Sergei Shoigu took place during Mr Kim’s visit to Russia which has seen him visit some of Russia’s most advanced weapons systems, including nuclear-capable bombers and hypersonic missiles, and a key warship from the Pacific fleet.

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