Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Putin to act as US-North Korea go-between after talks with Kim

Russia's President Vladimir Putin sasy he will act as a go-between for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and explain his position to US President Donald Trump.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, toasts with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Vladivostok, Russia.

Source: AAP

President Vladimir Putin says he's willing to share details with the United States about his summit with Kim Jong-un, potentially raising Russia's influence in the stalemated issue of North Korean denuclearisation.

The two leaders' first one-on-one did not indicate major changes in North Korea's position: Putin said Kim is willing to give up nuclear weapons, but only if he gets ironclad security guarantees.

Read more here via SBS. 


1 min read

Published

By Ali Bahnasawy

Source: AFP, SBS



Share this with family and friends


News

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS Arabic

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

Arabic Collection

Watch SBS On Demand

Watch now