Kim Jong Un reportedly planning talks with Putin on acquiring weapons amid Ukraine conflict.
Kim Jong Un reportedly planning talks with Putin on acquiring weapons amid Ukraine conflict. Putin & Kim met in Vladivostok, Russia in '19. Amid discussions on leadership travel protocol changes, Mr. Wong noted their significance. Both Pyongyang and Moscow denied North Korea's involvement in supplying arms for Ukraine's conflict. John Everard, a former UK ambassador to North Korea from 2006 to 2008, shared with the BBC his belief that the heightened publicity might deter Kim's visit, as Kim is notably concerned about personal security. Despite North Korea's possession of weapons desired by Moscow, Everard pointed out their poor condition. The last encounter between the two leaders occurred in April 2019 when Mr. Kim journeyed to Vladivostok by train. The warm welcome included a traditional offering of bread and salt. This trip likely marked Kim's final foreign excursion. Following this meeting, Putin stressed that Kim would require "security guarantees...