Putin to arrive in North Korea, with new treaty in focus

Russian President Vladimir Putin goes down the stairs upon his arrival at the airport of Yakutsk, republic of Sakha also known as Yakutia, Russia Far East, Russia, June 18, 2024. (Kremlin pool photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to arrive Tuesday in North Korea, where he is expected to sign a treaty outlining Moscow's expanded cooperation with Pyongyang, according to Russian state media.