Russian Deputy Foreign Minister mentions inviting Kim Jong Un to visit Russia
Invitation for Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, is the likelihood of a North Korea–Russia summit increasing? Quickly check the background of the invitation revealed by Russia and the schedule ahead
The Russian Deputy Foreign Minister mentioned that North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong Un had been invited to visit Russia. The remarks came in an interview with TASS on the 24th.
Deputy Minister Andrey Rudenko said that Chairman Kim had been invited to visit Russia, and that Russia would welcome the North Korean leader at any time. He stated that the specific schedule would be arranged through diplomatic channels.
This move comes amid a trend of closer military and diplomatic ties between North Korea and Russia. At the same time, with U.S. President Donald Trump expressing his intention to push for a North Korea–U.S. summit within the year, attention is focused on whether a North Korea–Russia summit will be held first.