Russian President Vladimir Putin will soon make the trek to North Korea – his first visit in 24 years – as both sides look to forge closer ties in light of Western condemnation over Moscow’s war in Ukraine and Pyongyang’s nuclear program.
Although both Moscow and Pyongyang have confirmed multiple reports of a trip expected to take place within weeks or even days, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said late last month that “the visit is in the pipeline,” adding that there will be “an update in due course.” time an announcement would come.” ”
Putin, who is also expected to visit Vietnam as part of the trip, first visited Pyongyang in 2000 to meet with the late father of current North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
