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Kim prepares to meet Putin after North Korea missile launch
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has traveled to Russia for talks with President Vladimir Putin, which are expected to focus on arms sales, following a North Korean missile launch.
What happened
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia's eastern Amur region for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, shortly after Pyongyang fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast. The missiles landed in the sea outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). Kim was accompanied by top military and armaments officials.
Why it matters
The meeting between Kim and Putin is significant as it may involve discussions on arms sales. North Korea's recent missile launch is the latest in a series of tests this year, despite UN sanctions.
Key facts
- North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast.
- Kim Jong Un is meeting with President Putin in Russia.
- The missiles landed in the sea outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
- Kim was accompanied by top military and armaments officials.
- More than 100 missile launches have taken place since the beginning of last year.
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