Putin thanks Kim Jong-un for support in Ukraine conflict
In a phone call between the two on Tuesday, Putin praised Kim for Pyongyang's assistance in the liberation of Russia's Kursk Region, which Ukrainian forces seized last August. The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation under the countries' strategic partnership agreement and agreed to maintain direct contacts.DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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