North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to visit Russia this month for talks with President Vladimir Putin to discuss possible arms deals as the war in Ukraine burns through Moscow’s weapons stocks, U.S. media has reported.
Kim was expected to travel by armored train from Pyongyang to the Russian far-east city of Vladivostok, where the pair could meet while attending the Eastern Economic Forum scheduled for Sept. 10 to 13, The New York Times reported, citing U.S. and allied officials.
Kim also plans to visit Pier 33, where naval ships from Russia’s Pacific fleet dock, the officials added, citing classified intelligence.
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