Putin Visits North Korea , for First Time in 24 Years.<br />Putin is set to arrive in Pyongyang <br />on June 18, 'Time' reports. .<br />The North Korean city has been plastered <br />with Russian flags and pictures of Putin in commemoration of the president's two-day visit. .<br />Prior to his trip, Putin thanked <br />North Korea for its "unwavering support" amid Russia's war with Ukraine.<br />He went on to say that the two allies are "ready to confront the ambition of the collective West.".<br />On June 19, Putin will be <br />officially greeted and welcomed while <br />being presented with a guard of honor. .<br />Putin and Kim will then convene for private talks.<br />While in Pyongyang, the Russian president will also go to a gala concert and stop by the Church of the Living-Giving Trinity. .<br />Later on June 19, Putin will go to <br />Vietnam to take part in more talks.<br />Even though North Korea has denied supplying Russia with weapons for its war with Ukraine.<br />South Korea claims to have detected <br />10,000 containers, possibly containing artillery shells, that were delivered from Pyongyang to Russia. .<br />South Korean officials also claim that its northern neighbor may have sent "anti-tank missiles, portable surface-to-air missiles, rifles, rocket launchers, mortars and shells" to Russia, 'Time' reports.<br />South Korean officials also claim that its northern neighbor may have sent "anti-tank missiles, portable surface-to-air missiles, rifles, rocket launchers, mortars and shells" to Russia, 'Time' reports.<br />Both North Korea and Russia have been subjected to heavy sanctions, an issue Putin says they'll work together to overcome.
