Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un say they have had fruitful talks about how to defuse an international stand-off over Pyongyang's nuclear program. 9News
The first session between Putin and Kim, comprising one-on-one talks with just a few aides present, lasted twice as long as the allocated 50 minutes.Promising to brief the Chinese and US leadership about his talks, Putin said he thought a deal on Pyongyang's nuclear program was possible and the way to get there was to move forward step-by-step.
Kim, who arrived in Vladivostok on Wednesday on board his armoured train, said the situation on the Korean peninsula was of global importance. The two leaders had earlier attended a gala dinner where they toasted each other and watched traditional musical numbers and Russian dancing.
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