North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly on the move to Russia to hold weapons talks with President Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders are believed to be meeting on either Tuesday or Wednesday , but few details are known about the highly-anticipated visit.
The Kremlin confirmed on its telegram channel on Monday that President Putin would pay a visit to North Korea"in the coming days", but no further information was released."The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un will meet and have a talk with Comrade Putin during the visit," the publication said. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's armoured train was reportedly seen on Monday near the country's border on its journey to Russia. Picture: AP Photo/Ng Han Guan
It is believed at least 20 of the train's cars are bulletproof, according to reports by Reuters, and includes a special cabin for Mr Kim. There are rumours the meeting between Mr Kim and President Putin could be held in the Russian city of Vladivostok, based on previous meetings between the counterparts.
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