Russia Extends Invitation to North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un for Visit
Russia has formally invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to visit the country. This invitation was confirmed by a Russian deputy foreign minister, as reported by state media and the Turkish news agency Anadolu. The exact dates for the visit are to be determined through diplomatic channels. This development follows a period of deepening military and diplomatic cooperation between Russia and North Korea, particularly since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. North Korea has reportedly supplied weapons and, according to Western officials, troops to support Russia's war efforts. The two nations also signed a mutual defense pact in 2024. Kim Jong Un has previously visited Russia, including a trip to the Russian Far East in 2023 for discussions with President Vladimir Putin. No specific details regarding the purpose or agenda of this newly announced invitation have been released.
