Kremlin stays mum on reports about North Korean leader’s upcoming visit to Russia

Russian Politics & Diplomacy October 24, 2018, 13:56

The North Korean leader earlier received an invitation from President Putin to pay a visit to Russia

MOSCOW, October 24. /TASS/. Efforts are underway to agree on the dates for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia, there are no specific times yet, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

“There are no such plans yet,” he said when asked whether a meeting between the two leaders was planned next week.

“[Putin] will have a fairly busy week,” he noted. “Work to agree on the dates for Kim Jong-un’s visit continues,” Peskov added.

The North Korean leader earlier received an invitation from President Putin to pay a visit to Russia. It is expected to take place before the end of this year.

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