Kim Jong Un always welcome guest in Russia — Peskov

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · Jun 06, 2026 · 226 words

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Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that while there is no set date for Kim Jong Un's visit to Moscow, the North Korean leader remains welcome in Russia. The article also provides details regarding the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026), including its theme and participating organizations.

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Claims checked 10

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Coverage gap: Low Right coverage

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Center83%

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What happened

There is currently no understanding regarding the timing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s visit to Moscow, but he is always a welcome guest in Russia, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS.

Why it matters

"There is no understanding," he said in response to a corresponding question on the sidelines of the St.

Common ground

Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

Follow-up questions

What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Kim Jong Un always welcome guest in Russia — Peskov?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that This year, the event is held under the theme 'Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future.'?
What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?

open_in_new Read the original article: https://tass.com/politics/2143525

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Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “This year, the event is held under the theme 'Pragmatic Dialogue: The Path to a Stable Future.'”

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The theme is mentioned in multiple cross-references, but all are from the same source organization (TASS).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Prabowo Subianto Djojohadikusumo (born 17 October 1951) is an Indonesian politician, businessman, and retired military officer who has served as the eighth president of Indonesia since 2024. He previo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prabowo_Subianto

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 13 June 2025, Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran by bombing several military and nuclear facilities, beginning the Twelve-Day War and drawing varied reactions across governments and non-gove…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reactions_to_the_Twelve-Day_Wa…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF; Russian: Петербургский международный экономический форум, ПМЭФ) is an annual Russian business event for the economic sector, which has been held…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Petersburg_International_E…

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Claim 2: “Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told TASS that there is currently no understanding regarding the timing of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s visit to Moscow”

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Directly confirmed by a TASS web search result stating that Dmitry Peskov told TASS there is currently no understanding regarding the timing of Kim Jong Un's visit.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Conspiracy theories about body doubles used by Russian president Vladimir Putin are based on alleged instabilities in his appearance. Proponents believe that the "body doubles" have had surgery to res…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alleged_doubles_of_Vladimir_Pu…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dmitry Konstantinovich Kiselyov (Russian: Дмитрий Константинович Киселёв; born April 26, 1954) is a Russian TV presenter and political propagandist. In 2013, Kiselyov was appointed by Russian presiden…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Kiselyov

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dmitry Sergeyevich Peskov (Russian: Дмитрий Сергеевич Песков, IPA: [pʲɪˈskof]; born 17 October 1967) is a Russian diplomat serving as the spokesman for Russian president Vladimir Putin since 2012.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dmitry_Peskov

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Claim 3: “The 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026) is taking place on June 3-6”

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The dates June 3-6 for SPIEF-2026 are reported by TASS and Deutsche Welle independently.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (IATA: PIE, ICAO: KPIE, FAA LID: PIE) is a public/military airport in Pinellas County, Florida, United States, serving the Tampa Bay Area. It is right on the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Pete–Clearwater_Internatio…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Vahagn Garniki Khachaturyan (Armenian: Վահագն Գառնիկի Խաչատուրյան, pronounced [vɑˈhɑɡən χɑt͡ʃʰɑtuɾˈjɑn]; born 22 April 1959) is an Armenian economist and politician who has served as the fifth and cur…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vahagn_Khachaturyan

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Claim 4: “The program includes the SME Forum, the Creative Industries Forum, the Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum, and the Ensuring Drug Security Forum”

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The specific program details are mentioned in multiple cross-references, but all originate from TASS.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The program includes the SME Forum, the Creative Industries Forum, the Day of the Future International Youth Economic Forum, and the Ensuring Drug Security Forum
https://tass.com/politics/2140583

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Claim 5: “This year, Russia’s national economic development institution VEB.RF is the title partner of SPIEF”

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The title partnership of VEB.RF is mentioned in multiple cross-references, but all originate from TASS.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — This year, Russia’s national economic development institution VEB.RF is the title partner of SPIEF.
https://tass.com/economy/2141277

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cross reference SUPPORTS — This year, Russia’s national economic development institution VEB.RF is the title partner of SPIEF.
https://tass.com/economy/2141275

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cross reference SUPPORTS — This year, Russia’s national economic development institution VEB.RF is the title partner of SPIEF.
https://tass.com/economy/2140949

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Claim 6: “TASS is its official general information partner”

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TASS's role as the official general information partner is mentioned in multiple cross-references, but all originate from TASS itself.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — TASS is its [the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum's] official general information partner.
https://tass.com/politics/2143351

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cross reference SUPPORTS — TASS is its official general information partner
https://tass.com/economy/2140511

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cross reference SUPPORTS — TASS is its official general information partner
https://tass.com/politics/2141111

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Claim 7: “The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum”

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The role of the Roscongress Foundation as organizer is mentioned in multiple cross-references, but all originate from TASS.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
https://tass.com/politics/2140583

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
https://tass.com/economy/2141023

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Roscongress Foundation is the organizer of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
https://tass.com/economy/2140511

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Claim 8: “Peskov told TASS that the North Korean leader has a standing invitation to visit Russia”

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Directly confirmed by a TASS web search result stating that Peskov told TASS the North Korean leader has a standing invitation to visit Russia.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — North Korea and Russia share close military and security relations. Both nations share interest in a geopolitical alignment in challenging the West. The two states share a border along the lower Tumen…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Korea–Russia_relations

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Claim 9: “Saudi Arabia is the guest country at SPIEF”

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The fact that Saudi Arabia is the guest country is reported by both TASS and Deutsche Welle.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The February 2025 United States–Russia meeting in Saudi Arabia (also known as the 2025 Saudi Arabia meeting) was a meeting at the ministerial level between the United States and Russia. It was held on…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_2025_United_States–Ru…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Russia–Saudi Arabia relations (Russian: Российско-саудовские отношения, Arabic: العلاقات السعودية الروسية) are the bilateral relations between the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia–Saudi_Arabia_relations

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Claim 10: “As part of the cultural program, the Petersburg Seasons festival and the traditional SPIEF Sports Games will take place”

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The cultural program details are mentioned in multiple cross-references, but all originate from TASS.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — The Petersburg Seasons festival and the traditional SPIEF Sports Games will take place as part of the cultural program
https://tass.com/politics/2143275

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cross reference SUPPORTS — As part of the cultural program, the Petersburg Seasons festival and the traditional SPIEF Sports Games will take place.
https://tass.com/economy/2140967

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cross reference SUPPORTS — As part of the cultural program, the Petersburg Seasons festival and the traditional SPIEF Sports Games will take place
https://tass.com/economy/2140579

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