Russian President Vladimir Putin visits North Korea - in pictures


  • North Korean leader Kim Jong-un waves at Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane as it leaves Pyongyang. Reuters
    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un waves at Russian President Vladimir Putin's plane as it leaves Pyongyang. Reuters
  • Mr Putin visits the Church of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity, in Pyongyang. EPA
    Mr Putin visits the Church of the Holy Life-Giving Trinity, in Pyongyang. EPA
  • Mr Putin and Mr Kim wave during the official welcome ceremony at the Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang. AP
    Mr Putin and Mr Kim wave during the official welcome ceremony at the Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang. AP
  • Mr Putin and Mr Kim ride in a car in Pyongyang. Reuters
    Mr Putin and Mr Kim ride in a car in Pyongyang. Reuters
  • Mr Putin is presented with a gift by Mr Kim during his state visit. Reuters
    Mr Putin is presented with a gift by Mr Kim during his state visit. Reuters
  • Mr Putin is welcomed by Mr Kim as he disembarks. Korean Central News Agency / Reuters
    Mr Putin is welcomed by Mr Kim as he disembarks. Korean Central News Agency / Reuters
  • Mr Putin embraces his North Korean host. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
    Mr Putin embraces his North Korean host. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
  • Mr Putin and Mr Kim share a laugh. Korean Central News Agency / Reuters
    Mr Putin and Mr Kim share a laugh. Korean Central News Agency / Reuters
  • Mr Putin walks ahead as Mr Kim shakes hands with members of the Russian delegation. AP / Kremin pool
    Mr Putin walks ahead as Mr Kim shakes hands with members of the Russian delegation. AP / Kremin pool
  • Mr Putin is welcomed with flowers as Mr Kim watches on. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
    Mr Putin is welcomed with flowers as Mr Kim watches on. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
  • A North Korean motorcade takes Mr Kim and Mr Putin from the airport. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
    A North Korean motorcade takes Mr Kim and Mr Putin from the airport. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
  • Mr Putin and Mr Kim arrive for their talks. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
    Mr Putin and Mr Kim arrive for their talks. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
  • Mr Kim and Mr Putin show their colours in Pyongyang. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
    Mr Kim and Mr Putin show their colours in Pyongyang. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
  • North Koreans at a welcoming ceremony for Mr Putin in Pyongyang. EPA / Sputnik
    North Koreans at a welcoming ceremony for Mr Putin in Pyongyang. EPA / Sputnik
  • Children greet Mr Putin at the ceremony. EPA / Sputnik
    Children greet Mr Putin at the ceremony. EPA / Sputnik
  • Celebratory balloons met Mr Putin during his welcoming ceremony. EPA / Sputnik
    Celebratory balloons met Mr Putin during his welcoming ceremony. EPA / Sputnik
  • Mr Putin and Mr Kim attend a wreath-laying ceremony at Liberation Monument in Pyongyang. EPA / Sputnik
    Mr Putin and Mr Kim attend a wreath-laying ceremony at Liberation Monument in Pyongyang. EPA / Sputnik
  • Mr Putin presents a luxury car made by Russian maker Aurus to Mr Kim. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
    Mr Putin presents a luxury car made by Russian maker Aurus to Mr Kim. EPA / Sputnik / Kremlin pool
  • Mr Putin and Mr Kim after their talks in Pyongyang. AP / Sputnik
    Mr Putin and Mr Kim after their talks in Pyongyang. AP / Sputnik
  • Mr Kim and Mr Putin attend a gala concert in Pyongyang. AP / Sputnik
    Mr Kim and Mr Putin attend a gala concert in Pyongyang. AP / Sputnik
  • Mr Putin and Mr Kim lead their delegations in talks on June 19. AP / Sputnik
    Mr Putin and Mr Kim lead their delegations in talks on June 19. AP / Sputnik