Russia and North Korea have signed a deal to help each other in the event of aggression against them, President Vladimir Putin has said.
Kim Jong Un has said he fully supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Putin visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years.
The Russian leader received a red carpet welcome, including roses, waving crowds and ceremonial gunfire following his overnight arrival.
The US and South Korea have accused the North of supplying Russia with artillery ammunition in exchange for food and military aid, however both countries have denied this.
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