Moscow (AFP) Sept 13, 2023 - Russia s Vostochny cosmodrome, where President Vladimir Putin hosted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Wednesday, has become a symbol of lingering problems in Moscow s space sector: from lengthy delays to rampant corruption.
Moscow (AFP) Sept 13, 2023 - Russia s Vostochny cosmodrome, where President Vladimir Putin hosted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Wednesday, has become a symbol of lingering problems in Moscow s space sector: from lengthy delays to rampant corruption.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin held a summit with his North Korean counterpart Kim Jong-un at Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russia s Far East space launch facility. The two leaders discussed an agreement that could significantly alter the relationship between North Korea and Russia, but that will also have substantial implications for South Korea.
Vladimir Putin is often accused of trying to restore the old Soviet Union. But his meeting with Kim Jong Un suggests he might be focusing on restoring ties with like-minded former Soviet allies instead.