Russian FM Lavrov meets Kim Jong Un

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Both sides emphasized their determination to jointly counter the hegemonic aspirations of extra-regional players, which are leading to escalating tensions in Northeast Asia and throughout the Asia-Pacific region," Russia's foreign ministry said. Ahead of the visit, Russia announced that it would begin twice-a-week flights between Moscow and Pyongyang.

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