Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), are holding their first-ever face-to-face talks. Here are what we know so far.

Kim told Putin that he was looking to develop his country's traditional ties with Russia. 
"I think it will be a very useful meeting in developing the relationship between the two countries, who have a long friendship and history, into a more stable and sound one," Kim said as the talks began. 
"As the world is focused on the Korean peninsula, I think we will hold a very meaningful dialogue," Kim said.
Updated at 12:20 BJT
Putin and Kim met Thursday for the start of their first-ever talks. 

Putin welcomed Kim's efforts to normalize U.S.-DPRK relations.
The Russian president also said there are lots of things to do to develop trade ties between the two countries. 

 

 

Russia's President Vladimir Putin walks with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un at the Far Eastern Federal University campus at Russky Island in the far eastern city of Vladivostok, Russia April 25, 2019. /Reuters Photo