"Kim Jong Un's Departure from Russia: Explosive Gifts and Cementing Ties"

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un departed Russia after a six-day trip, receiving explosive weaponry as gifts. Kim met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a potential arms deal, but no agreement has been signed yet. The visit marked Kim's first official trip abroad since the start of the pandemic. North Korean media claimed that Putin has accepted an invitation to visit North Korea in the future, though this has not been confirmed by the Kremlin. Kim pledged North Korea's support for Russia's actions in Ukraine during the meeting.