Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin ‘accepts invitation to North Korea’ as former PM says West risking ‘catastrophic’ Russian victory

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Analysis: Kim Jong Un's VIP treatment in Russia shows Putin's aim is clear By Helen-Ann Smith, Asia correspondent Day two of Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia and it is clear the red carpet has been well and truly rolled out. It is rare indeed for Russia to open the door to its military sites. But not only was North Korea's leader shown a leading space base, Putin said that today he would also visit an aviation factory and be given sight of a military programme and a demonstration of Russia's pacific fleet in the port city of Vladivostok. We've...