Russia and North Korea sign strategic defence partnership amid Putin visit
Vladimir Putin was welcomed to North Korea by Kim Jong Un (Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country is attacked.
Mr Putin and Mr Kim spoke face-to-face for about two hours during a summit in Pyongyang – a meeting that was originally planned for one hour, Russian state media said.
