Putin and Kim Jong Un ride together to talks in Beijing

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un travelled in the same Aurus car to bilateral talks in Beijing, according to footage published by the Kremlin’s official Telegram channel.

The meeting has already begun. Earlier, both leaders attended the military parade and formal reception marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

Kim said he was pleased to meet Putin in person, noting the deepening ties since the two countries signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement last year, and pledged “brotherly” support for Russia.

Putin stressed that relations between Moscow and Pyongyang have a special character.