Russians reflect on Kim Jong Un visit and Russo-North Korean relations | EUROtoday
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As Russia’s Vladivostok prepares to welcome North Korean chief Kim Jong Un, residents of town really feel divided about potential cooperation between Russia and North Korea. “For me, it can only be a bonus for the development of our country,” says Alina. However, for Piotr Ignachev, collaboration is “unlikely”. “It’s a big exaggeration to say there are great prospects with North Korea,” he says. Kim started his official visit to Russia on September 13 with a gathering with President Vladimir Putin, the place he referred to as for nearer ties between the 2 international locations.
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