Will leaders of China, Russia, N. Korea meet in Moscow in May?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly accepted a Russian invitation to its Victory Day celebrations that are poised to take place in May.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un is also expected to attend this event.

Our foreign affairs correspondent Bae Eun-ji has more.

Leaders of Russia and China vowed to further develop their partnership throughout this year, in a video call last month, with Putin addressing Xi as his "dear friend."

"It is safe to say that foreign policy ties and joint work between Russia and China objectively play an important and stabilizing role in international affairs."

"In the new year, I'm willing to work with you to continue guiding China-Russia relations to a new height in 2025, to respond to external uncertainties with the stability and resilience of China-Russia ties, "

Citing Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov, Russia's Tass news agency reported Monday, local time, that Chinese President Xi Jinping has accepted Russia's invitation to attend a "Victory Day" ceremony, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet contribution to victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

The ambassador also reportedly said that Xi in return, has invited Putin to China for its own commemoration of the end of World War Two --scheduled for September.

Although China has yet to officially confirm Xi's visit to Russia, if he does decide to attend, it would be the first time in ten years for a Chinese leader to take part in the event.

The Kremlin told Tass that preparations are already underway for Xi's visit to Moscow, and Putin's trip to Beijing.

Earlier in December, the Kremlin said it had invited leaders of many countries to attend the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, and that includes North Korea.

This means there is a possibility that the leaders of Beijing, Moscow and Pyongyang may hold talks to seek ways to push back against U.S. President Donald Trump.

So, eyes are now on whether the three countries will further strengthen their relations and work together to pressure the United States.

Bae Eun-ji, Arirang News.