Vietnam's Communist Party Secretary, Trong, has officially invited Russia's President Vladimir Putin to visit Vietnam, as reported by state media. Putin has accepted the invitation, according to sources in Hanoi. This development comes months after the Biden administration elevated Vietnam to a Comprehensive Strategic Partner. U.S. Representative Young Kim has called for the Biden administration to condemn Putin's planned visit and urged the Vietnamese government to reconsider. Additionally, party officials from North Korea and Vietnam have expressed a desire to strengthen bilateral ties. Meanwhile, a Russian delegation has visited Pyongyang to discuss cooperation against spying.
Vietnam party leader Trong invites Russia's Putin to visit, state media reports https://t.co/JvExeWAeWP
Russian delegation visits Pyongyang to discuss cooperation against spying, KCNA says https://t.co/p3AzECxGri https://t.co/EDCKmOWYim
N. Korean, Vietnamese party officials call for boosting bilateral ties https://t.co/4IpBx2RmON
Months after the Biden administration elevated Vietnam to a Comprehensive Strategic Partner, Vietnam Communist Party Secretary Trong is welcoming Putin. The Biden administration must condemn this visit & Vietnam’s government must reverse course. https://t.co/5TPBdBOTSi
NEW - Putin accepts invite to visit Vietnam: Hanoi https://t.co/hAsPQCDeM1
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