North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gets feel of Russian fighter jets

Kim Jong Un looks into the cockpit of a fighter jet. Pic/AP

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un peered into the cockpit of Russia's most advanced fighter jet as he toured an aircraft factory on Friday on an extended trip that has raised concerns about banned weapons transfer deals between the two countries.

Since entering Russia aboard his armored train on Tuesday, Kim has met President Vladimir Putin and visited weapons and technology sites, underscoring deepening ties between the two nations locked in separate confrontations with the West. Foreign governments and experts speculate Kim will likely supply ammunition to Russia for its war efforts in Ukraine in exchange for receiving advanced weapons or technology from Russia.

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The North Korean leader also visited a facility producing Sukhoi SJ-100 passenger planes. He is to travel next to Vladivostok to view Russia's Pacific fleet.

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