North Korean leader Kim Jong-un left Russia on Sunday on his armoured train, Russian news agencies reported, wrapping up a six-day trip that has focused largely on military matters.
Before leaving, Kim was reportedly given five explosive drones, a reconnaissance drone and a bulletproof vest.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has left Russia on his armoured train, ending a visit affirming close ties with Vladimir Putin and fuelling Western fears that Pyongyang might provide Moscow with arms for its assault on Ukraine.
The Russian agency said the "leader of the DPRK received five kamikaze drones and a 'Geran-25' reconnaissance drone with vertical takeoff", using the official name of North Korea.TASS said the governor of the Primorye region, which borders China and North Korea, also "offered Kim Jong-un a set of bulletproof protection" and "special clothing not detectable by thermal cameras".
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