SEOUL -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday signed a comprehensive agreement to elevate bilateral relations, in a step toward establishing a framework for deeper long-term cooperation between their heavily sanctioned countries.
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North Korea and Russia sign 'strategic partnership' during summit
Kim Jong Un says deal with Putin raises ties to 'alliance' level
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hold talks in Pyongyang on June 19. © Reuters
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