Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea

"It remains to be seen if Moscow will bear the risks and costs associated with pursuing a deeper form of Russia-North Korea security cooperation," the researches believe

According to the expert, the North Korean people see this dog as "a companion," and not just a pet

Kim said that the order was awarded as a "token of boundless respect and confidence of our government and people to him, who has made a special contribution to the development of relations between the two countries"

Charge d'Affaires to Russia Lee Yong Zin expressed hope that the Russian delegation led by the president had a "pleasant and fruitful time" in North Korea and felt the sincere warmth of the North Korean people

Earlier, the two leaders held talks at the Geumsusan residence

The two governments signed an agreement on the construction of a road bridge across the Tumannaya River on the border of the two countries

The treaty will take interaction between the two countries "to a new level" rather than resting on laurels that already exist

The North Korean leader characterized the treaty as an important and great event that happened "on the path of the development of Russia-North Korea relations" and a brilliant result achieved through the efforts and attention of the Russian president

Putin took a seat behind the wheel, while Kim Jong Un got in the neighboring passenger seat

The Russian leader recalled that the two states are linked by common history