Putin hails North Korea’s support for Ukraine war during first visit to the country in 24 years

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR Putin arrived in North Korea for his first visit in 24 years today. Putin said the two countries want to cooperate closely to overcome US-led sanctions in the face of intensifying confrontations with Washington. North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un met the Russian president on a red carpet at Pyongyang's airport, where the pair shook hands before a motorcade took Putin along streets lined with Russian flags. A banner on a building said: "We warmly welcome the President of the Russian Federation." In an article published by Pyongyang's state media today, Putin said he appreciates the country's firm…