North Korean leader sets steps to boost Russia ties amid warnings

In this photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, centre, attends a Politburo meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered unspecified steps to further develop relations with Russia after his visit to the country, according to state media.

It comes as his foreign rivals warn any cooperation on military weapons would be dangerous and bring consequences.