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North Korea’s Choe Son-hui Meets Putin, Signaling Possible Kim Jong-un Visit to Moscow

North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui met with Putin, sparking speculation of a potential Kim Jong-un visit to Moscow amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Editorial Desk

July 20, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Moscow — North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, raising speculation about a potential visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to Moscow. The meeting comes more than two years after Putin invited Kim during their summit in Pyongyang in June 2024.

Analysts suggest the discussions likely centered on fresh ammunition and missile shipments to support Russia’s military operations in Ukraine. Putin expressed renewed gratitude for North Korea’s assistance during the meeting.

The encounter between Choe and Putin has fueled conjecture that it may pave the way for a visit by Kim Jong-un, although no official announcement has been made regarding such a trip.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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