Kim Jong Un concludes trip to Russia, state media says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un concluded his trip to Russia on Sunday, Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti reported. 

 In a video published by RIA, Kim is seen boarding his personal armored train. Russian officials are seen waving as the train leaves the station. 

The train left Artyom station following a farewell ceremony which included red carpet and honor guards, RIA said. The train is expected to travel more than 200 kilometers from Artyom to the border town of Khasan, state media said.

Before he left, the North Korean received a bulletproof vest and a set of drones produced in the region of Primorye as a gift from its local Governor Oleg Kozhemyako, Russian state media TASS reported.

Kim was also presented with five kamikaze drones produced in Primorye, as well as a Geranium-25 aircraft-type reconnaissance drone, TASS reported, adding that a set of special clothing that is invisible to thermal imaging cameras was an additional gift.

Some background: Kim had been in Russia for the last several days. Most recently, he inspected warplanes, toured an airfield and visited a Pacific Fleet frigate on Saturday.

He also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. While exact details remain scant on what sorts of talks have taken place behind closed doors, observers say it’s clear what each is looking for from the other.

Moscow is desperate for fresh supplies of ammunition and shells as its war with Ukraine drags on – and Pyongyang is believed to be sitting on a stockpile.