North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly planning to visit Russia in September, the New York Times reported today, citing US and allied sources.

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir PutinPhoto: KCNA via KNS/AP/Profimedia

The purpose of the visit is to negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the possible supply of weapons for the conflict in Ukraine.

Kim is reportedly traveling from Pyongyang, probably by armored train, to Vladivostok on Russia’s Pacific coast for a meeting with Putin.

Earlier, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Serhiy Shoigu stated that Russia is currently conducting discussions about possible joint exercises with North Korea.

Russia’s defense minister has suggested to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that their countries conduct naval exercises together with China, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported Monday, citing South Korea’s secret service.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu visited North Korea in July for the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, celebrated in North Korea as “Victory Day,” when he met with Kim Jong.

Yonhap said Shoigu offered Kim three-way naval exercises during his visit, but gave no details.

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