While actual details of the summit are not available, President Putin said that North Korea needs international security guarantees, if it is to end its nuclear programme. True, the erstwhile Soviet Union and North Korea had warm bilateral ties and President Putin has been trying to boost Russia’s engagement with North Korea in recent times. For Kim, Russia can help improve North Korea’s basic infrastructure, including the railways, electricity and modernise its industry. There are apprehensions about President Trump aiming to change the political regime in North Korea. In fact, it is now possible that South Korea could promote engagement with Russia to address several issues, including the conflict with North Korea.

Source: dna May 01, 2019 01:41 UTC