Vladimir Putin has accepted an invitation to visit North Korea, Pyongyang state media said Thursday, as he and Kim Jong Un toasted “cooperation and friendship between our countries” during a meeting in Russia. Kim is on a visit to Russia’s far east, as Putin seeks to bolster alliances with other leaders ostracised by Western countries. The North Korean leader is also due to oversee a display of Russian warships during his visit. Follow our live blog for all the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
