Putin portrays cooperation with North Korea too neutrally so as not to strengthen sanctions against Russia – ISW
Pravda Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin might be concerned that publicising Russia’s cooperation with North Korea could increase sanctions and jeopardise existing circumvention schemes.
Source: Institute for the Study of War
“Putin is likely neutrally portraying his meeting with Kim in order to balance Russia’s interest in acquiring North Korean artillery munitions…,” the analysts say.