North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un heads to Russia to meet Putin: See pics
Kim, together with members of the governing party, administration, and military, reportedly boarded his private train on Sunday afternoon and was headed for Russia, according to North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, arrived in Russia on September 12 for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. It is anticipated that they will strengthen support for one another in their ongoing standoffs with the West. (Image: AP)
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According to the Russian TASS news agency, Putin landed in the eastern city of Vladivostok on Monday for a three-day international conference. Putin and Kim will meet after the Vladivostok forum, according to Peskov, but it was unclear when or where. He also mentioned that Kim would be honoured with lunch during the meeting. (Image: AP)
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After a meeting in 2019 during his most recent international trip, this will be Kim and Putin's second summit. Recent signs of increased military collaboration between Russia and the nuclear-armed North have alarmed Washington and its allies. (Image: AP)
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Kim is anticipated to ask Russia for financial assistance and military technology in exchange for ammunition for Russia's conflict in Ukraine. (Image: AP)
Analysts speculate that Kim Jong Un may also be looking for the much-needed food and energy supplies. According to Russian news outlets, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko suggested that Russia might discuss humanitarian aid with the North Korean delegation. (Image: AP) (with inputs from news agencies)
