By EDITH M. LEDERERRussia’s top diplomat accused the United States, South Korea and Japan on Wednesday of preparing for war with North Korea. The United States, South Korea and Japan have described their combined military drills as defensive in nature and necessary to cope with growing North Korean nuclear threats. Last week, the three countries conducted combined naval exercises involving an American aircraft carrier in their latest show of strength against nuclear-armed North Korea. “Our government has consistently expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue with North Korea without any preconditions,” Lim said during a briefing. AP writer Kim Tong-hyung contributed from Seoul, South Korea.

Source: The Guardian January 25, 2024 13:38 UTC