Kim Jong-un to Meet with Vladimir Putin
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Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images(MOSCOW) — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has RSVP’d to a May celebration in Russia commemorating the Soviet victory over Germany in World War II.
The historic trip would be the North Korean leader’s first visit outside his country since he took power and succeeded his father in 2011. It would also be his first time meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in person.
North Korea and Russia have been strengthening their relationship in recent months.
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