The situation on the Korean Peninsula is «on the verge of large-scale conflict», said President of Russia Vladimir Putin. The reason is the tense confrontation between the U.S. and North Korea. The Russian leader also said that the said error of putting pressure on Pyongyang from developing the DPRK’s nuclear missile program. Such a statement Putin made in an article published on the Kremlin website.
The head of the Russian Federation, which must attend the BRICS summit in China next week, said that he supports negotiations with North Korea.
«It is necessary to solve the problems of the region through direct dialogue of all interested parties without any preconditions. Provocations, pressure, aggressive and insulting rhetoric — a road to nowhere,» wrote Putin.
The situation on the Korean Peninsula has deteriorated so much that now she is «teetering on the brink of a large-scale conflict», — said the Russian leader.
Recall that North Korea is working on developing nuclear missiles capable of striking the United States and recently threatened to ground missiles near Pacific territory of GUAM.
On Monday Pyongyang considers the military cooperation between the United States and South Korea as preparation for an invasion, once again declared itself, firing medium-range missile over Japan.
Putin also said that Russia and China have developed a «road map» to resolve the conflict on the Korean Peninsula, «designed to promote a gradual reduction of tensions, the establishment of a mechanism of lasting peace and security.»
