North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has crossed the border into Russia to meet with Vladimir Putin and discuss a potential arms deal.
Russian state news agency Ria Novosti confirmed Kim’s train had entered the Primorsky region early on Tuesday, with images showing a train with dark green carriages being pulled along a track by a Russian Railways locomotive.
Kim will meet Putin in the Far East later this week, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said according to Ria Novosti.
“It will be a full-fledged visit,” Mr Peskov said.
“There will be negotiations between two delegations, and after that, if necessary, the leaders will continue their communication in a one-on-one format.”
Kim left Pyongyang for Russia on Sunday on his private train, accompanied by top arms industry and military officials and the foreign minister.
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05:35 AM BST
Kim and Putin may discuss Russian humanitarian aid to North Korea
The Russian and North Korean leaders may talk about Moscow sending humanitarian aid to Pyongyang, Russian news agencies cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko as saying on Tuesday.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the two leaders would discuss “sensitive” subjects.
“Obviously, as neighbours, our countries also cooperate in sensitive areas that should not be the subject of public disclosure and announcements. This is perfectly normal for neighbouring states,” he said.
05:25 AM BST
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Kim Jong-un’s armoured train entered Russia this morning.
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