Key Facts
• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will visit North Korea from July 11 to 13.
• This marks the second “strategic dialogue” with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui since November 2024.
• Potential meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Lavrov’s visit.
• Discussions may include scheduling Kim Jong Un’s visit to Russia, following an invitation from President Vladimir Putin.
• On July 9, Russian aviation authorities approved Nordwind Airlines to operate regular flights between Moscow and Pyongyang, up to two flights per week.
• Direct train services between Moscow and Pyongyang resumed last month.
Summary
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is set to visit North Korea from July 11 to 13, engaging in a second “strategic dialogue” with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui. The visit may include a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and discussions on his potential visit to Russia, following an invitation from President Vladimir Putin. In related developments, Russian aviation authorities have approved Nordwind Airlines to operate regular flights between Moscow and Pyongyang, with up to two flights per week, while direct train services between the two cities resumed last month.
