How is China viewing Russian President Putin’s visit to North Korea? | BBC News

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un has said he "fully supports" Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Vladimir Putin visits the country for the first time in 24 years.

The two leaders hailed ties between their countries after they held talks following the Russian president’s overnight arrival.

The US and South Korea have accused North Korea of supplying Russia with artillery in exchange for food and military aid.

China, which has close ties with both Russia and North Korea, has "welcomed" the summit between Putin and Kim but will be watching developments carefully.