Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/6/17/russias-putin-to-visit-north-korea-for-the-first-time-in-24-years

Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years. The visit is expected to take place in the coming days, according to South Korean officials. Putin will be accompanied by a high-level delegation. The visit will focus on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing potential military cooperation. It is expected that Putin will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. The visit comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and the West, and as North Korea continues to develop its nuclear weapons program. The visit has been met with mixed reactions, with some experts expressing concern over the potential for closer ties between Russia and North Korea, while others see it as an opportunity for dialogue and diplomacy.

Summary

"The visit is significant because it is the first time Putin has visited North Korea since 1999 and comes at a time of heightened tensions between Russia and the West. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing potential military cooperation."

Updated at: 06.19.2024