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Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation

Russia and North Korea will work together against the U.S. and economic sanctions and expand military cooperation, according to a letter penned by Russian leader Vladimir Putin and a North Korean editorial, both published Tuesday.

Putin is set to arrive in Pyongyang later Tuesday with a large delegation, including his top defense, space agency and foreign affairs officials, to hold high-stakes talks with Kim. He is scheduled to stay one night before departing for Vietnam on Wednesday.

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