The leaders discussed military matters, the war in Ukraine, and possible Russian help for the secretive Communist state's satellite programme during their meeting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's invitation to visit his reclusive country which was extended after their summit
According to Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed the launch but provided no additional information, citing the need for further analysis.
The visit would be Kim's first foreign trip since the COVID-19 pandemic, which had forced North Korea to enforce tight border controls for more than three years to shield its poor health care system
According to a previous report by The New York Times, there has been speculation that Kim Jong-un might use his armored train to journey to Vladivostok for a potential meeting with Putin during the Eastern Economic Forum. The forum is scheduled to take place until Wednesday at the Far Eastern Federal University
According to North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim witnessed the "splendid" military parade commemorating the founding anniversary at Kim Il Sung Square.
A Chinese delegation will visit Pyongyang to attend events to celebrate the 75th founding anniversary of the North Korean regime, state media said on Thursday
In what would be his first foreign travel since the start of the pandemic, Kim may visit Russia this month for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin
As per North's official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), "A firing drill for simulated tactical nuclear attack was conducted at dawn of September 2 to warn the enemies of the actual nuclear war danger."
North Korea has fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea, in apparent protest against combined South Korea-US military drills, the Seoul government said
Russia and North Korea are "actively advancing" their talks regarding a potential arms deal that would provide significant ammunition for various weapons systems