"North Korea Announces Putin's Planned Visit Amid Deepening Ties"

Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering visiting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang soon, as the two countries seek closer ties against increasing pressure from the West. Putin expressed his willingness to visit North Korea during a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow. Both sides expressed concern over the influence of the U.S. and its allies, with North Korea extending support to Russia over its military operation in Ukraine. The visit comes amid reports of North Korea shipping vast amounts of ammunition to Russia, and criticism from the U.K. Defense Secretary Grant Shapps over Russia's actions.