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Russian dictator Vladimir Putin met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Vostochny cosmodrome in the Russian Far East for diplomatic talks.

Vostochny Cosmodrome, Russian Far East
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Ukrainska Pravda Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post

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Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Putin met Kim Jong Un at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Russian Far East for diplomatic talks.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Kim Jong Un arrived by train at the railway station for the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Outer Manchuria.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Putin stated that Russia would help North Korea build satellites, referencing the purpose of meeting at the cosmodrome.

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: likely

Kim Jong Un showed great interest in missile technology and space program development.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Kim Jong Un stated that 'the Russian army and people will achieve a great victory in the sacred battle against the great evil.'

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Putin said the location was chosen as Moscow plans to help North Korea build satellites

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:21:18.610Z

Source story: 7419572