The view from the Kremlin: what Russia wants from the second U.S.-DPRK summit



Analysis The view from the Kremlin: what Russia wants from the second U.S.-DPRK summit Moscow welcomes improving ties, though fears being marginalized as talks progress Anthony V. Rinna February 26, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kremlin Moscow's view of the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump in Hanoi could be described as one of cautious optimism. In a broader Russian foreign policy context, the manner in which the Kremlin views any North Korea-U.S. dialogue depends on two factors: the DPRK's position in Russia-U.S. relations, and how Pyongyang fits into Moscow's regional-level interests in East Asia. Moscow's view of the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump in Hanoi could be described as one of cautious optimism. In a broader Russian foreign policy context, the manner in which the Kremlin views any North Korea-U.S. dialogue depends on two factors: the DPRK's position in Russia-U.S. relations, and how Pyongyang fits into Moscow's regional-level interests in East Asia. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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The view from the Kremlin: what Russia wants from the second U.S.-DPRK summit

Moscow welcomes improving ties, though fears being marginalized as talks progress

Anthony V. Rinna February 26, 2019

The view from the Kremlin: what Russia wants from the second U.S.-DPRK summit

Moscow's view of the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump in Hanoi could be described as one of cautious optimism.

In a broader Russian foreign policy context, the manner in which the Kremlin views any North Korea-U.S. dialogue depends on two factors: the DPRK's position in Russia-U.S. relations, and how Pyongyang fits into Moscow's regional-level interests in East Asia.

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