Putin Briefs Kim Jong Un in Phone Call Ahead of Trump Meeting
In a phone call, Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the ongoing war in Ukraine, ahead of Putin's planned summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. The conversation comes as tensions continue to escalate between Russia and the West over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. While the specific details of the call were not disclosed, it is likely that Putin sought to garner North Korea's support or neutrality in the conflict. The phone call highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play, as Russia seeks to maintain its influence in the region while the U.S. and its allies work to isolate Moscow diplomatically and economically. The upcoming meeting between Putin and Trump is expected to focus on the Ukraine crisis, as the international community grapples with the consequences of Russia's actions.
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