Kim Jong Un's Russian Visits: Military Talks, Nuclear Bombers, and Concerns over Alliance

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un continues his trip to Russia's Far East, visiting a university and an aquarium after inspecting Russia's advanced weapons. State media highlighted his discussions with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu to expand military coordination, raising concerns about a potential arms alliance that could support Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine. Kim's visit underscores the alignment of interests between North Korea and Russia, with the possibility of North Korea providing munitions in exchange for advanced Russian weapons technology.