North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly considering a visit to Russia to engage in discussions with President Vladimir Putin regarding potential weapons supply for Russia’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict, as per information from the US government.
The National Security Council has cautioned about the advancement of arms negotiations between Russia and North Korea, which gained momentum following Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu’s visit to Pyongyang in July.
Kim Jong Un is purportedly expecting continued discussions, including the possibility of diplomatic talks in Russia. However, the exact timing and location of this potential meeting remain uncertain.
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service is closely monitoring the situation, while there has been no comment from the Russian embassy in Washington. The New York Times has hinted at the meeting possibly taking place during the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, scheduled from September 10 to 13, with reports speculating that Kim may travel via his preferred mode of transportation—an armored train.
