Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are expected to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty as they hold talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday during Putin’s first visit to the country in 24 years. Kim welcomed the Russian president at a Pyongyang airport early Wednesday. The official Korean Central News Agency said Kim shook hands with Putin and embraced him, expressing his joy and gladness to see him again since their last meeting in Russia’s Far East last September. After being presented with a bouquet, Putin thanked Kim for coming to the airport. The No…