Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong Un were spotted laughing, joking, hugging, and even enjoying breakfast together during a trip to Beijing.
Rare images captured candid moments between the two leaders as they sat across the table from one another and shared a car ride - underscoring a personal warmth and growing closeness in Russia–North Korea ties.
Suited an in seemingly good spirits - Putin and Jong Un were seen sharing moments of laughter and embrace on their visit to Beijing to attend China's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
China's growing military might was shown off by President Xi Jinping yesterday during a massive parade in Beijing.
President Xi welcomed Kim with a long handshake, then moved on to greet Putin, before all three walked together to watch the parade.
