Putin calls North Korea’s Kim to promise ‘closer contact’ ahead of Trump summit
Inside Putin’s phone call with Kim Jong Un
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a phone call to “reaffirm” their close relationship and discuss mutual concerns.
- The call took place ahead of Putin's scheduled summit with Donald Trump in Alaska, where a ceasefire in Ukraine is expected to be discussed.
- During the conversation, Putin reportedly shared “information in the context of the upcoming talks” with Donald Trump, though North Korea's statement did not mention this.
- Putin commended North Korea's support for Russia and praised the "bravery and heroism" of North Korean soldiers deployed to the Kursk region in Ukraine.
- North Korea has provided significant military support to Russia, including troops and equipment, and is expected to send more construction workers and deminers to Kursk.