Kim Jong Un's Visit to Russia Signals North Korea's Growing Military Capabilities

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia and inspected nuclear-capable strategic bombers, hypersonic missiles, and warships. Accompanied by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Kim was shown Russia's Tu-160, Tu-95, and Tu-22M3 bombers, capable of carrying nuclear weapons, as well as the MiG-31I interceptor aircraft equipped with "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles. The visit has raised concerns from the United States and South Korea about potential military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, violating UN sanctions. Russia has been publicizing Kim's visit, potentially using it to needle Washington and secure artillery supplies for the Ukraine war.