Crisis with North Korea is on the brink of war, says Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that the crisis with North Korea is on the verge of "a large-scale conflict." In an article published in several countries on the occasion of the BRICS Summit, Putin said that the situation on the Korean peninsula "has worsened" and that the problem will not be solved only with sanctions or international pressure on the Pyongyang regime. "In Russia's view, it is erroneous and futile to put an end to the DPRK's nuclear missile program only through pressure on Pyongyang.

It is necessary to solve the problems of the region through direct dialogue between all the parties involved, without placing preconditions. "Putin also said that Russia and China" have set up a common timetable for the Korean peninsula, which "was designed to promote the progressive reduction of tensions and favoring the mechanism of lasting peace and security ".

North Korea has been conducting missile tests and threats against the United States for years. However, in recent months, Pyongyang's military activities have intensified and the regime launched a missile that overflew the territory of Japan this week.

Although Russia has been a political and ideological opponent of the United States since the Cold War, Putin's administration is concerned about North Korea's actions, as it may spark a war in the region involving major military powers such as China and Japan.

North Korea has been sanctioned several times by Western countries and the United Nations, but has not been intimidated in maintaining its military attachments. US President Donald Trump also raised the tone against North Korea, saying that "all options" are being analyzed to contain the country.