

This was evident in the composition of his entourage, which included military personnel, symbolic gestures such as an exchange of rifles with President Vladimir Putin, and a visit to a fighter jet factory in Komsomolsk-on-Amur. Throughout Kim's visit through Russia's far eastern region, which commenced on Tuesday, there has been a notable emphasis on military-related matters. Read more: DPRK leader inspects nuclear-capable aircraft on Russia tour On Saturday, he held a meeting with Russia's defense minister in Vladivostok, where he had the opportunity to examine advanced weaponry, including a hypersonic missile system. West blocks Russian resolution on easing sanctions against DPRKĪccording to TASS, the governor of the Primorye region, which shares borders with China and North Korea, also presented Kim Jong Un with a set of bulletproof gear and specialized clothing designed to avoid detection by thermal cameras. TASS used the official name of the country, referring to it as the "DPRK" instead of "North Korea."

Kim Jong Un concludes Russia trip, climbs aboard armored train back to North Korea /yQtOvwVXqMĮarlier on Sunday, TASS reported that Kim Jong Un had received several gifts from a regional governor, including five explosive drones, a reconnaissance drone called "Geran-25" with vertical takeoff, and a bulletproof vest. As the train pulls away, the Russian tune "Farewell of Slavianka" is played. In the video, Kim can be seen bidding farewell from his train to a Russian delegation headed by Alexander Kozlov, the Minister of Natural Resources.

Ria Novosti agency released a video of Kim's departure and mentioned that a "departure ceremony" took place at the Artyom-Primorsky-1 station.Īdditionally, TASS news agency reported that Kim's train was en route to a location approximately 250 kilometers (155 miles) from the border. Kim's initial official overseas visit since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns in Western nations that Moscow and Pyongyang might disregard sanctions and engage in arms negotiations. Russian news agencies reported on Sunday that DPRK leader Kim Jong Un departed from Russia aboard his armored train, concluding a six-day trip primarily centered on military discussions.
