Space technology and cooperation against ‘imperialism’: what was discussed during the meeting between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin

The chairman of North Korea, Kim Jong Unleft his country for the first time in almost four years for a meeting Vladimir Putinthe chairman of Russia. They were found in the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Siberia’s Amur region.

At the leaders’ summit, both reaffirmed the need for this work together and strengthen your relationships.

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“Russia has risen in a holy struggle to defend its state sovereignty and protect its security against the hegemonic forces that oppose it.Kim Jong Un said at the start of the meeting. “We have always supported – and we support – all decisions taken by President Putin and the Russian government. I hope that we will always be together in the struggle against imperialism and for the building of a sovereign state.the North Korean leader added.

Putin gave a toast instead”for the future strengthening of cooperation and friendship between our countries”, reiterated the reasons for their meeting.

Although the rest of the conversation between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un was private, the Russian president had indicated that they would discuss “all issues” when asked whether they would reach an arms deal.

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Then in an interview with the channel Rossiya 1Putin hinted that he may have reached a point arms trade with Kim Jong Un, despite the restrictions that both countries have.

“Let me remind you that the UN Security Council has imposed restrictions on the import of arms and ammunition by North Korea, but I have not seen anything about a ban on the export of, for example, 152 mm grenades,” the Russian president said.

He also hinted at that Russia would help North Korea build satellites, because, according to Putin, Kim “has a great interest in space technology; “They are also trying to develop the space.”

North Korea has already started construction military reconnaissance satellitesbut they have been unable to put them into orbit, and the president is likely waiting for help from Russia.

Kim Jong Un is also said to be interested in hosting humanitarian helpsuch as in the field of energy and food supply.

America’s concern

On September 11, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said: USA North Korea warned that arming Russia could mean more sanctions.

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“Of course, we have aggressively applied our sanctions against entities that fund Russia’s war effort, and We will continue to apply these sanctions and will not hesitate to impose new sanctions if necessary.says spokesman Matthew Miller.

The United States has accused North Korea of ​​this supply weapons to Russia, including the sale of artillery shells to the Russian mercenary group Wagner. Russian and North Korean officials deny such claims.

“I will remind both countries of this any arms transfer from North Korea to Russia would violate multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions“Miller told the press.

Moreover, he warned that the United States would be aware of what happened at the meeting before speculating. (JO)