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North Korea's Kim enters Russia for summit with Putin

Kim Jong-Un and Donald Trump sign a joint declaration. (Courtesy)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into Russia on Wednesday by train, Russian media reported, for his first trip there aimed at galvanizing support from President Vladimir Putin while nuclear talks with Washington are in limbo.

After his second summit with US President Donald Trump ended without an agreement two months ago, Kim’s meeting with Putin serves as a reminder to Washington that he has other options in the region backing his leadership.

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