Both countries are 'actively advancing' weapons negotiations, the US government said.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expects to engage with Russian President President Vladimir Putin in Russia to continue actively advancing arms negotiations between the two countries, according to the US government.
Watson did not say when and where a potential meeting between Kim and Putin in Russia might take place, but it would follow Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's visit to North Korea in July and comes after US officials last week said that the two countries are "actively advancing" their negotiations over another potential arms deal that could see Pyongyang providing weaponry to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine.
Since that trip another group of Russian officials travelled to Pyongyang for follow-on discussions, NSC strategic communications coordinator John Kirby said last week. Putin and Kim have also have exchanged letters pledging to increase their bilateral cooperation, he added.first reported the potential meeting in Russia, saying it is expected to take place this month.During the war Russia has received support from Iran and North Korea.
Late last year the US said that North Korea delivered infantry rockets and missiles into Russia for use by Wagner forces.
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