North Korea paves way for possible Kim Jong-un trip to Moscow
North Korea's top diplomat, Choe Son-hui, traveled to Moscow this weekend for talks that analysts say likely focused on fresh ammunition and missile shipments to feed Russia's war in Ukraine, while also laying the groundwork for a possible visit by Kim Jong-un.
North Korea's top diplomat, Choe Son-hui, traveled to Moscow this weekend for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Analysts assess the discussions likely focused on fresh ammunition and missile shipments needed to sustain Russia's war in Ukraine.
The visit may also be laying the groundwork for a possible trip to Moscow by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Putin invited Kim to visit Moscow during their landmark summit in Pyongyang in June 2024, but the trip has yet to materialize more than two years later.
Putin, on Sunday, expressed renewed gratitude for North Korea's assistance. The meeting signals deepening military and strategic cooperation between the two countries.
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