Russia extends official invitation to Kim Jong-un for a state visit
Russia's deputy foreign minister announced that Kim Jong-un has been formally invited to travel to Russia.
The invitation was conveyed by Russia's deputy foreign minister, reflecting the growing closeness between Moscow and Pyongyang. The two nations recently signed a defense pact that expands their military cooperation. Since 2024, North Korean forces have been deployed to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. The invitation underscores the deepening strategic partnership.
How this story developed
- Sep 20 North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile into the East Sea amid diplomatic tensions
- Sep 20 A second projectile was identified as an unidentified type rather than a short‑range ballistic missile.
- Sep 21 South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in New York for a trilateral discussion on economic and security issues.
- Sep 22 North Korean state media did not report the missile launches.
- Sep 22 The ministers released a joint statement reaffirming denuclearisation commitment and defence guarantees.
- Sep 23 President Lee presented a three‑stage denuclearisation roadmap and pledged Seoul would help restart U.S.–North Korea talks.
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