Russian president Vladimir Putin is expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the first time in the next 48 hours in Russia behind closed doors.
This meeting comes not too long after the second summit occurred between US President Donald Trump and Mr Kim in Hanoi which ultimately led to no resolution on nuclear disarmament.
It is believed that North Korea is turning to its historical ally, Russia, for support as it has not been able to secure what it wants from the US - relief from crushing international sanctions.
However, it is unclear if Mr Putin will push the stalled denuclearisation talks along.
Moscow and Pyongyang were slow to release details on when and where the summit would take place but it was eventually announced the meeting would happen on Thursday.