North Korean state media reported today that the leader Kim Jong-un will visit Russia “soon” and hold a summit with the president Vladimir Putin.

“Kim Jong-un will meet with Comrade Putin and hold talks during the visit,” the state news agency KCNA briefly reported, without giving more details about the meeting, which, according to the New York Times last week, would have objectives, among other things. ,, at sometime a potential ammunition supply North Korean that Moscow could use in Ukraine.

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KCNA’s announcement comes shortly after South Korean intelligence indicated this Kim’s armored train had left Pyongyang toward the border Russia and that the Kremlin confirmed that Kim will soon arrive in Russia for an official visit at Putin’s invitation. (JO)