Overview
- Footage shared by Kremlin journalist Alexander Yunashev shows staff removing Kim’s drinking glass and thoroughly wiping his chair and the table after talks with Vladimir Putin.
- South Korean and Japanese intelligence, cited by Nikkei, report Kim traveled by armored train equipped with a private bathroom to avoid leaving biological traces.
- The Kremlin says Putin invited Kim to visit Moscow and that Kim accepted the invitation, with no date announced.
- Interfax reported Kim told Putin North Korea would help Russia in whatever is necessary, underscoring closer coordination showcased at the Beijing events.
- Analysts note these precautions mirror long-standing practices on Kim’s trips, though some commentators suggest routine hygiene or image control could also explain the cleaning.