North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un Heads to Russia for Summit with President Putin

North Korea has officially confirmed that its leader, Kim Jong-un, is en route to Russia via his armored train for a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting comes as a sign of potentially increasing military cooperation between the two nations. While details of the summit are yet to be disclosed, Kim’s visit to Russia is of notable significance.

Pyongyang’s state media announced Kim’s departure from North Korea and reported that he “will meet and have a talk with Comrade Putin during the visit.” The Kremlin confirmed Putin’s invitation and noted that the meeting will occur “in the coming days.” The event underscores the evolving diplomatic landscape in Northeast Asia and Russia’s role in regional affairs.