Key points
- Putin arrives in North Korea - his first visit in 24 years
- Russian region hit in wave of attacks
- Ukrainian village 'falls under Russian control as Moscow's forces move closer to key supply route'
- Countries remove names from Ukraine peace summit documents
- NATO chief's nuclear comments prompt Kremlin response
- Your questions answered:Are there any signs of an underground resistance in Russia?
- Analysis:Putin's visit to North Korea is a diplomatic two-fingers to West
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Putin and Kim exchange 'pent up inmost thoughts'
More details about Vladimir Putin's arrival in North Korea have started coming through...
The Russian president arrived in the country for the first time in 24 years earlier this evening, and was greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
The two men had a brief conversation and then left Pyongyang Airport in the same car.
Now, Korean Central News Agency has reported that the pair shared their "pent up inmost thoughts" with each other and "opened their minds".
The North Korean state news organisation said the conversation was "friendly" and came as their relationship "entered a course of new comprehensive development".
It added that Putin's visit was important in "powerfully propelling the cause of building a powerful country".
Of course, the Korean Central News Agency's original reporting is in Korean, so there may be some discrepancies in the translation.
Destruction of Russian targets in border regions 'really matters', says Zelenskyy
The destruction of Russian targets in border regions "really matters", Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said as he praised world leaders for their determination to protect Ukraine,
Delivering his nightly address, the Ukrainian president said: "The destruction of Russian terrorists' positions and launchers by our forces, our warriors, near the border really matters.
"We witness the world's determination opening new prospects for restoring our security. Among other things, this includes the security of Kharkiv."
His comments come after Ukraine claimed responsibility for an overnight drone attack on a Russian oil facility.
The strike caused a massive blaze in Russia's Rostov region and marked the latest long-range attack by Kyiv's forces on a border region.
Ukraine has in recent months stepped up aerial assaults on Russian soil, targeting refineries and oil terminals, in an effort to slow down the Kremlin's war effort.
At the same time, Moscow's army has been pressing hard along the front line in eastern Ukraine, where a shortage of troops and ammunition has made defenders vulnerable.
Watch: Hugs, laughs and a red carpet - Putin's arrival in North Korea
As we have been reporting this evening, Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea for the first time in 24 years to begin a two-day visit.
The Russian president was greeted by North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, with the men seen laughing and hugging as they had a conversation near Putin's plane.
A red carpet was rolled out for his arrival as well.
US concerned by 'deepening' Russia-North Korea relationship
The US has said it is concerned about the "deepening" cooperation between Russia and the North Korea.
The Pentagon voicedconcern about the growing ties between Moscow andPyongyang as Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea for his first visit in 24 years.
"The deepening cooperation between Russia and the DPRK issomething that should be of concern, especially to anyone that's interested in maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula," Major General Patrick Ryder, a Pentagonspokesperson, told reporters.
DPRK is an abbreviation for North Korea's official name, theDemocratic People's Republic of Korea.
Putin pictured meeting Kim Jong Un
We have just received the first photos of Vladimir Putin arriving in North Korea.
The Russian president was greeted by the country's leader Kim Jong Un as he left his plane.
The pair hugged and had a brief conversation before leaving in the same car.
More details about Putin's arrival...
We are starting to get more details about Vladimir Putin's arrival in North Korea.
As the Russian president touched down, he was greeted by the country's leader Kim Jong Un.
The two men had a brief conversation next to Putin's motorcade, before leaving Pyongyang Airport in the same car.
What will happen during Putin's visit?
As we told you in our last post, Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea for his firstvisit in 24 years.
The Russian president's plane touched down inPyongyang around 2.45am local time (6.45pm UK time) after a stopover in Russia's fareast.
He was reportedly greeted by North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.
Here's a quick look at what is expected to take place during his two-day visit...
One of the first events to take place will be one-on-one discussions between the two leaders.
There will also be agala concert, state reception, honourguards, document signings, and a statement to the media, Russia's Interfax news agency quoted Mr Putin's aide assaying.
A number of Russian officials have travelled to Pyongyang as well as part of Mr Putin's delegation, including defence minister Andrei Belousov, foreign ministerSergei Lavrov and deputy prime minister Alexander Novak.
Ahead of the visit, North Korea appeared to make preparations for a possible military parade in downtownPyongyang.
Putin arrives in North Korea
Vladimir Putin has arrived in North Korea, the Kremlin has confirmed.
The Russian president touched down in the country's capital, Pyongyang, where he will begin his two-day visit.
He was greeted at the airport by North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, according to RIA Novosti.
A formal meeting between the two leaders is expected to take place tomorrow.
In a presidential order issued yesterday, Putin said Moscow was looking to sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership treaty" with North Korea.
The international community has raised alarm bells regarding his trip, with NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg saying the military alliance was concerned about the support Russia could provide for North Korea's missile andnuclear programmes.
Trio of Russian government planes land in Pyongyang
Three Russian government aircraft have landed in Pyongyang in North Korea, according to flight tracking data.
It is unclear if Vladimir Putin is on board any of the planes, but their arrival comes as the Russian president is expected to visit the country.
Flight Radar 24 shows the planes travelled from Yakutsk in east Siberia, where Putin travelled to earlier today.
