Kim Jong-un was traveling to Russia on Tuesday, North Korean state media reported, to a meeting with President Vladimir Putin that could see the two nations increase military cooperation and help Russia’s forces fighting in Ukraine.
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Ukraine claimed more gains along the front line on Monday, after President Volodymyr Zelensky acknowledged the slow pace of the counteroffensive against Russia while renewing pleas for sustained military and humanitarian aid from allies.