Moscow's view of the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump in Hanoi could be described as one of cautious optimism.
In a broader Russian foreign policy context, the manner in which the Kremlin views any North Korea-U.S. dialogue depends on two factors: the DPRK's position in Russia-U.S. relations, and how Pyongyang fits into Moscow's regional-level interests in East Asia.
Moscow's view of the upcoming meeting between Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump in Hanoi could be described as one of cautious optimism.
In a broader Russian foreign policy context, the manner in which the Kremlin views any North Korea-U.S. dialogue depends on two factors: the DPRK's position in Russia-U.S. relations, and how Pyongyang fits into Moscow's regional-level interests in East Asia.
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