Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a rifle during their meeting in Pyongyang, where they signed a friendship treaty. The leaders agreed to enhance cooperation and jointly resist Western pressure, with both nations facing international sanctions.

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Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.

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