The meeting between President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, could have malign consequences for the world.
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In a rare move, the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, traveled outside his country this week to meet with the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin.
Julian Barnes, a national security reporter for The New York Times, explains what Russia wants from North Korea and how far Mr. Putin might go to get it.
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Kim Jong-un has ammunition stocks that Russia covets as it continues its war in Ukraine, and North Korea may get advanced technology and badly needed food aid in return.
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Heading to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, the North Korean leader chose to travel by rail, on a train with some unusual features.
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Julian E. Barnes contributed reporting.
Fact-checking by Nicole Pasulka.
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