SEOUL -- North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Tuesday, where they were expected to work toward arranging what would be President Vladimir Putin's first visit to the North since 2000.
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North Korea and Russia top diplomats meet with eye toward Putin visit
Talks in Moscow aim to solidify ties amid tensions with U.S. and South Korea
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, left, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Jan. 16. © Reuters
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