How is China viewing Russian PresidentPutin's visit to North Korea? | BBC News

North Korea's leader Kim Jong un has said he "fullysupports" Russia's invasion of Ukraine as VladimirPutin visits the country for the first time in 24 years.

The two leaders hailed ties between their countriesafter they held talks following the Russian president's overnight arrival.

The US and South Korea have accused North Korea ofsupplying Russia with artillery in exchange for food and military aid.

China, which has close ties with both Russia and NorthKorea, has "welcomed" the summit between Putin andKim but will be watching developments carefully.