Russian President Vladimir Putin final met with North Korean chief Kim Jong Un in 2019 in Vladivostok. The Kremlin confirmed Monday that Kim and Putin will meet once more this week, additionally in Vladivostok.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin final met with North Korean chief Kim Jong Un in 2019 in Vladivostok. The Kremlin confirmed Monday that Kim and Putin will meet once more this week, additionally in Vladivostok.
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MOSCOW — The Kremlin is confirming a gathering between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean chief Kim Jong Un will happen in Russia’s Far East “within the coming days.”
The Kremlin’s press service says Kim’s state go to comes by invitation of Putin.
U.S. officers final week have been the primary to say the assembly would happen. Officers mentioned it might be held in opposition to the backdrop of an annual financial discussion board within the Russian Pacific port metropolis of Vladivostok, eight time zones east of Moscow.
Putin arrived in Vladivostok early Monday, forward of a scheduled tackle to the discussion board later this week.
In the meantime, South Korean media reported that the reclusive Kim had departed for the Russian border aboard his non-public armored prepare.
Kim’s go to will mark his first journey outdoors North Korea for the reason that begin of the pandemic. Kim final met Putin in 2019, additionally in Vladivostok.
The gathering of the 2 leaders comes amid U.S. claims that Putin is raring to safe extra North Korean arms for Russia’s grinding struggle in Ukraine — maybe in alternate for meals assist or technological help.
NPR’s Anthony Kuhn contributed reporting from Seoul.