North Korea's Kim inspects sanctioned fighter jet plant in Russian Far East

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un arrives at the Vostochny Сosmodrome for a meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, in the far eastern Amur region, Russia, September 13, 2023. Sputnik/Mikhail Metzel/Kremlin via REUTERS

MOSCOW (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a Russian fighter jet factory that is under Western sanctions on Friday, part of a visit Washington and its allies fear could strengthen Russia's military in Ukraine and bolster Pyongyang's missile program.

Russian President Vladimir Putin had discussed military matters and deepening cooperation with Kim when they met in a summit on Wednesday.