With North Korea trip, sanctioned Putin copies 'Kim family playbook'
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's two-day visit for talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, confirmed in both capitals Monday, is likely to accelerate arms and technology exchanges amid deepening ties between the two U.S. adversaries.