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Kim Jong Un to Meet With Vladimir Putin: Let the Battle of the Macho Men Begin

Kim Jong Un attends a service in Pyongyang, North Korea on Dec. 16, 2012 and Vladimir Putin visits a University on Jan. 26, 2014 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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ByAVIANNE TAN
January 28, 2015, 6:39 PM

— -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has RSVP'd to a May celebration in Russia commemorating the Soviet victory over Germany in World War II.

The historic trip would be the North Korean leader's first visit outside his country since he took power and succeeded his father in 2011. It would also be his first time meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in person.

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Though North Korea and Russia have been looking to strengthen their relationship, we can't help but wonder who of the two power-loving leaders would win if pitted against each other in a battle of the most "macho."

Round One: Who's tougher?

Kim Jong Un channels Bradley Cooper in 'American Sniper' while looking down into the scope of this sniper rifle.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un aims a rifle at the Sporting Bullet Factory in this undated picture released by the North's KCNA news agency in Pyongyang on Feb. 23, 2012.

But Vladimir Putin snatches the trophy in this round. He's so tough he doesn't even need a shirt.

Russian President Vladimir Putin carries a hunting rifle in the Republic of Tuva, Russia, Aug. 15, 2007.

Round Two: Who's a bigger ladies man?

Putin gets surprise ambushes from topless female activists.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is attacked by an activist of the Ukrainian women rights group "Femen" during a visit with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on April 8, 2013 in Hannover, Germany.

But Kim Jong Un wins the gold here. Just look at these military women swooning and crying over him.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is seen as he guides the multiple-rocket launching drill of women's sub-units under KPA Unit 851, in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) April 24, 2014.

Round Three: Who's got the better athlete friend?

Putin gets cuddly with Olympic gold medalist in figure skating Adelina Sotnikova.

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, Adelina Sotnikova, during an awards ceremony for Russian Olympic athletes on Feb. 24, 2014 in Sochi, Russia.

Kim Jong Un watches hoops with the tall former N.B.A. star Dennis Rodman.

PHOTO: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and former NBA star Dennis Rodman watch North Korean and U.S. players in an exhibition basketball game at an arena in Pyongyang, North Korea, Feb. 28, 2013.

Putin and Un tie on this one. They've both got friends in high places -- one on a podium, the other on the basketball court.

The verdict?

It looks like the two virile men are equally "macho" and meant for each other after all. Perhaps a "bromance" is in their near future.

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