North Korea leader Kim Jong Un congratulates Putin on re-election

Russian President Vladimir Putin basked in a victory early Monday that was never in doubt, as partial election results showed him easily securing a fifth term after facing only token challengers and harshly suppressing opposition voices.

Russia's President Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulating him for his re-election, state media KCNA reported.

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