September 10, 2023
1 min read

Kim Jong-un’s Potential Meeting with Putin Remains Uncertain

Putin is expected to arrive in Vladivostok on Monday and attend the plenary meeting of the economic forum the following day…reports Asian Lite News

Russia kicked off an economic forum in Vladivostok on Sunday, but there was no word from both Moscow and Pyongyang on a possible visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the forum.

The New York Times earlier reported that Kim may travel to Vladivostok on his armored train to meet with Putin on the margins of the Eastern Economic Forum, which will run through Wednesday at the Far Eastern Federal University, Yonhap news agency reported.

The report on the possible summit, which would mark their first meeting in four years, came amid speculation that North Korea may supply arms for Russia’s use in its war in Ukraine in return for food, energy and advanced technology for weapons development.

Sources, however, said unusual signs of Kim’s possible trip had not been detected in railway stations in Vladivostok and the border city of Khasan, where his train would likely pass through, as of Sunday morning.

“There have not been any signs of people being deployed to control the railway connecting Khasan and Vladivostok,” a source said.

Putin is expected to arrive in Vladivostok on Monday and attend the plenary meeting of the economic forum the following day.

The report on their possible meeting came as Pyongyang has been seeking to bolster military ties with Moscow in the wake of growing security cooperation among South Korea, the US and Japan following a trilateral summit in Camp David last month.

ALSO READ-Ukraine criticises Delhi Declaration

Previous Story

‘Ukraine Progressing Steadily in Counter-Offensive’

Next Story

Over 2,000 Lives Lost: Morocco Mourns After Deadly Earthquake

Latest from -Top News

Trump Targets BRICS Allies with New Tariff

This move coincides with the ongoing BRICS summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil…reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump has announced that an additional 10 per cent tariff will

BRICS Endorses India’s Stand on Terror

The treaty proposed by India within the UN framework aims to provide a comprehensive legal basis for combating terrorism….reports Asian Lite News The leaders’ joint statement, issued after the 17th BRICS summit

BRICS Slams US Tariff Hikes

The leaders criticised developed nations for using environmental issues to justify trade restrictions on developing countries….reports Asian Lite News Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) Embroiled in a trade war launched by

US Tariffs Pushed to August Amid Talks

In April, Trump announced a base tariff of 10 per cent on most of America’s trading partners and thereafter additional duties ranging up to 50 per cent….reports Asian Lite News US President

Indonesia Joins BRICS Bloc

This year’s BRICS Summit saw an expanded format, reflecting the grouping’s growing relevance in international affairs….reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally welcomed Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto into the BRICS
Go toTop

Don't Miss

‘Moscow-Washington ties getting worse’

In the US’ policy towards Russia, there is increased pressure

Naftali departed for Sochi to meet Putin

For the first time after taking office earlier this year,