Kim Jong-un said he has many questions to discuss with Vladimir Putin
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The most important part of Kim Jong-un’s visit to the Vostochny cosmodrome – the negotiations with Vladimir Putin – took place behind closed doors. But before that, Kim Jong-un managed to say on camera that he had many questions to discuss with Vladimir Putin: politics, economics and improving people’s lives.
But the informal parts of the visit were not hidden.
Kim Jong-un’s arrival at the Vostochny Cosmodrome
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WHO IS THE BEST LIMOUSINE?
For example, Comrade Kim was so interested in Putin’s Aurus that he even climbed into the cabin, into the passenger seat. The display of the presidential limousine was not included in the program, so let’s hope that the head of the DPRK did not spy on any secrets.
By the way, at the plenary session of the World Economic Forum Vladimir Vladimirovich mentioned that the “aurus” could become significantly cheaper if they began to be manufactured in large quantities.
But in general, politicians toured the cosmodrome in a Mercedes minibus. By the way, Comrade Kim also arrived from his armored train to the launch pad in a Mercedes: he has a super-protected Pullman.
The German manufacturer officially stated that it does not know how the car arrived in the DPRK. Due to sanctions, such deliveries are prohibited. Although each car is made to special order and costs like a cast iron bridge. Apparently someone at the automaker just doesn’t want to tell the uncomfortable truth: Profits exceed political constraints.
Comrade Kim also got off his armored train to the launch pad in a Mercedes.
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Crab and sturgeon dumplings with potatoes
And Comrade Kim’s trip to the cosmodrome ended with a gala dinner. Vladimir Vladimirovich toasted and then raised a glass of red. This time Cabernet Sauvignon, which costs from 2,000 rubles.
– There is a proverb in Korea: “new clothes are good, but old friends are good.” And among our people they say: “an old friend is better than two new ones.” This popular wisdom is fully applicable to modern relations between our countries. I would like to propose a toast to further strengthening friendship and cooperation between our countries, between the Russian Federation and the DPRK, to the well-being and prosperity of our peoples, to the health of Comrade President and all those present! ! – Putin said.
At the reception there were many Far Eastern delicacies. The complete menu includes:
* Duck salad with figs and nectarine.
* Dumplings with Kamchatka crab.
* Grass carp ear.
* Sea buckthorn sorbet
* Sturgeon with mushrooms and potatoes or
Marbled beef entrecôte with baked vegetables
* Cranberry taiga with pine nuts and condensed milk.
Comrade Kim liked the dishes, so he himself prepared equally hot toast.
– We are confident that the Russian army and people will certainly win a great victory in the sacred struggle to punish the accumulation of evil that seeks hegemony and fuels expansionist illusion, and to create a stable environment for development. In conclusion, I would like to express my confidence that our current visit will be an important moment in the further development of the transformation of traditional Russian-Korean relations into unbreakable strategic cooperation,” the DPRK leader said.
The most important part of Kim Jong-un’s visit to the Vostochny cosmodrome – the negotiations with Vladimir Putin – took place behind closed doors.
Photo: REUTERS
THE SANCTIONS REMAIN
Russia participates in UN sanctions imposed on North Korea for its nuclear weapons tests. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov directly stated that we will not refuse to implement the decisions of the UN Security Council.
– But we will develop relations with our closest neighbor, despite reproaches and reservations. So that this corresponds to the interests of our two states. This should not bother anyone, because we cooperate for the prosperity of our two countries,” Peskov emphasized.
UN sanctions include:
* Prohibition of the supply of technologies related to nuclear development.
* The right of all UN member states to inspect ships heading to the DPRK and destroy any technology for military development.
* Ban on the export of gold, vanadium, titanium and rare and rare earth metals from North Korea. The export of coal and iron ore from North Korea for profit is also prohibited.
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