Kim Jong Un
The de-nuclearisation of the Korean peninsula was top of the agenda at the first meeting between North Korea and Russia since 2011. Vladimir Putin highlighted that both Russia and the US want North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons, while Kim Jong Un asked for security guarantees in order to do so. The leaders also discussed sanctions, which are currently affecting both countries.
The bromance might not last much longer.
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ended their second summit early after they could not agree to terms for denuclearisation. Trump said in a press conference that North Korea wanted an end to all sanctions, something the US was not willing to do. Trump said he “walked” from the negotiation but is hopeful the two countries will progress towards meaningful change.
But it was a "friendly walk" away, the president said.
If these talks are to mean anything, the goal must be peace – which can only be achieved when people on both sides of the Korean border can live without fear
US President Donald Trump caused audible groans as he made the case for his border wall with Mexico, during his State of the Union address. He also confirmed a visit to Kim Jong Un and tipped the hat towards the investigation into Russia’s meddling with the 2016 election.
The US President is to meet Kim Jong-un in Vietnam.
The two leaders will meet at the end of February following their landmark summit in Singapore last June.
A summit meeting between Trump and the North Korean leader is expected to follow.
Diplomatic negotiations have seemingly stalled.