North Korea paves way for possible Kim trip to Moscow
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North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, following an earlier invitation for Kim Jong-un. Analysts indicate the talks centered on ammunition and missile shipments to support Russia's war in Ukraine. The meeting also aimed to prepare for a potential visit by Kim Jong-un. Putin expressed gratitude for North Korea's assistance.
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Missile and ammunition shipments bolster Russian military capacity.
Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met Vladimir Putin on Sunday.
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Key findings
Analysts say the talks likely focused on fresh ammunition and missile shipments to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
South China Morning Post- Missile and ammunition shipments bolster Russian military capacity.
- North Korea may receive advanced Russian military technology, threatening South Korea and Japan.
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Loaded language removedNorth Korea’s top diplomat was in Moscow this weekend for talks analysts say likely focused on ammunition and missile shipments to support Russia’s conflict in Ukraine, while also establishing the groundwork for a possible visit by Kim Jong-un.
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Analysts say the talks likely focused on fresh ammunition and missile shipments to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
South China Morning PostThe talks also laid groundwork for a possible visit by Kim Jong-un.
PredictionNorth Korea's top diplomat visited Moscow for talks.
South China Morning PostForeign Minister Choe Son-hui met Vladimir Putin on Sunday.
South China Morning PostPutin expressed fresh gratitude for North Korea's assistance.
South China Morning PostPutin had invited Kim Jong-un to Moscow during a summit in Pyongyang in June 2024.
South China Morning Post