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Expert Surveys Kim Jong Un heads to Russia: why now, and what to expect?Experts weigh in on prospects for the first DPRK-Russia summit in almost eight years Following months of speculation, the Kremlin on Thursday confirmed that Kim Jong Un will travel to Russia later in the month for a summit with President Vladimir Putin. The planned meeting will take place almost a year after Russia first extended an invitation to Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, and comes at a noteworthy time: with U.S.-DPRK diplomacy currently at an impasse, it's likely the two leaders will have plenty to discuss. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |