Kremlin: "We Will Inform When Specific Information About Kim Jong-un's Visit Emerges"

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The Kremlin has stated that it will provide information as soon as concrete details emerge regarding North Korean State Affairs Commission Chairman Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia.

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On the 15th, Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, said at a briefing in response to questions about whether Kim's visit is currently being discussed or preparations are underway, "We will inform you as soon as specific information about the ongoing contacts at the highest level becomes available."

Earlier, the National Intelligence Service analyzed that Chairman Kim is expected to weigh a visit to Russia within the first half of the year, in addition to military and economic reciprocations through arms support and troop dispatch to Russia.

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea in June last year and held a summit with Chairman Kim, after which he invited Kim to visit Russia.

Meanwhile, on the same day, spokesperson Peskov commented on reports of progress in ceasefire talks regarding the Gaza Strip war, saying, "Because the humanitarian disaster unfolding in the Gaza Strip is not frequently discussed, we only express cautious optimism," and stated, "The situation continues to worsen, and the residents of the Gaza Strip are suffering extreme hardships, so a ceasefire is urgently needed."

Regarding the U.S. sanctions imposed on Russian oil producers and other energy sectors on the 10th, he emphasized, "We will take measures to minimize the consequences of illegal sanctions and act in a way that best aligns with our national interests, above all the interests of our country's companies," and added, "We will do whatever is best for our country's interests."

In response to reports that the European Union (EU) is considering a ban on imports of primary aluminum from Russia, he warned, "Such a decision could destabilize the global market."