Russia-Ukraine war live: Kim Jong-un invited to visit Russia by Putin, Kremlin says; Germany tells Kyiv it can ‘rely on us’

Ukraine war / By Leonie Lopez
12.19 BST

King Jong-un will visit Russia and meet with Vladimir Putin in coming days, Kremlin and North Korean state news say

The Kremlin has confirmed that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will visit Russia in the coming days at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, Reuters reports.

North Korean state news KCNA reports that Kim will meet and have a talk with Putin during his trip.

Updated at 12.23 BST