There is no other way to solve the North Korean nuclear issue, save that of peaceful dialogue.”On Sunday, North Korea carried out its sixth and by far its most powerful nuclear test to date. Foreign interventions in Iraq and Libya had convinced the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, that he needed nuclear weapons to survive, Putin said. Song raised the possibility of redeploying US nuclear weapons after the North’s nuclear test in remarks to the South’s national assembly, according to the Yonhap news agency. In the past, North Korea has displayed its military capability to coincide with significant national anniversaries. One drastic measure reportedly under consideration by US officials – a ban oil exports to North Korea – is likely to be opposed by Russia and China.

Source: The Guardian September 05, 2017 05:37 UTC