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North Korean leader to visit Russia soon for talks with Putin — KCNA

This is the first official media confirmation of the planned meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un EPA-EFE/JORGE SILVA/POOL
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
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PYONGYANG, April 23. /TASS/. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will soon visit Russia to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday. 

KCNA said that talks "between Mr Kim Jong Un and the Russian president" are planned during the visit. Kim's visit to Russia will take place on Putin's invitation.

This is the first official media confirmation of the planned meeting between Kim and Putin. KCNA did not disclose the date and place of the meeting.