NORTH KOREA PUTS PUTIN PICTURES DOWN HIGHWAY

A long stretch of highway in the North Korean capital has been decorated with images of Putin.

Among the reasons for Putin's state visit is a state desire to formally express gratitude for North Korea's support of Russia in the war against Ukraine.

Putin in an article covered by North Korean state media:

"We highly appreciate that the DPRK (North Korea) is firmly supporting the special military operations of Russia being conducted in Ukraine."

Source: SHOT, Telegraph