MOSCOW, June 17, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Russia and North Korea will sign several "important documents" during President Vladimir Putin's visit this week, including a possible strategic partnership treaty, Russian news agencies reported Monday, citing a Kremlin aide.

"Several documents will be signed", among which will be "important, highly significant documents", Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted as saying by the state-run agencies. Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un will also speak to the media during the visit, he said.