Russia Invites Kim Jong-un, Supports Putin-Trump-Xi Meeting
Moscow24 September News. Russia would welcome the holding of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the November APEC summit in Shenzhen.
Consensus
- Russia has an ongoing invitation for Kim Jong-un to visit the country.
- The invitation was extended during a meeting between Putin and Kim Jong-un in Beijing in September 2025.
- Russia would welcome a three-way meeting between Putin, Trump, and Xi during the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
- The initiative for such a meeting would depend on the host country, China.
- All three countries must agree to hold the meeting.
- The timing of Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia will be coordinated through diplomatic channels.
- The last visit by Kim Jong-un to Russia was in September 2023.
Points of divergence
- Russia would welcome the meeting if China takes the initiative, which would require diplomatic effort. — vesti
- Russia would welcome the meeting if China takes initiative, which would require effort and diplomatic preparation. — m24
- Kim Jong-un's previous visit to Russia in September 2023 was described as a demonstration of the importance of strategic relations with Moscow. — vedomosti
- Putin and Kim Jong-un met in Beijing in September 2025 after attending a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of WWII's end and victory over militarist Japan. — kommeresant
- Putin emphasized the special nature of Russia-Korea relations and expressed gratitude to the North Korean people during their meeting in Beijing. — vedomosti
- Kim Jong-un stated that North Korea would always be ready to assist Russia, calling it a fraternal duty. — vedomosti
Coverage (10 sources)
- Putin: trip to APEC summit will depend on situation in Russia — Коммерсантъ
- Putin linked decision on in-person participation in APEC summit with situation in Russia — Ведомости
- President of Russia stated that Moscow welcomes talks between the USA and China — Интерфакс
- Deputy Foreign Minister Rudenko: Invitation for Kim Jong Un to visit Russia remains valid — Коммерсантъ
- Russian Foreign Ministry Allows Meeting of Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping in China — Коммерсантъ
- Moscow would support a meeting of Putin, Trump, and Xi at the APEC summit — Вести
- RFS would welcome organization of meeting of Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping in China, said TASS deputy foreign minister Rudenko. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Kim Jong Un invited to visit Russia — Вести
- Rudenko: Moscow invited Kim Jong Un to visit Russia on an official visit — Ведомости
- Foreign Ministry: Russia would welcome the organization of a meeting of Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping in China — Москва 24
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