Kremlin concerned over N. Korea’s new missile launch

Russia is concerned about North Korea’s new missile launches, which may lead to increased tensions in the region and urges all parties to show restraint, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday. “Of course, we are profoundly concerned. These actions lead to further escalation of tensions in the region,” TASS quoted him as saying. “In this situation, Moscow traditionally calls on all parties to show restraint.” Russia will exchange views with all parties concerned, he said, commenting on media reports saying that Tokyo is planning to discuss the situation with Moscow.

China strongly opposes North Korea launching missiles, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said Monday. “As for the launches by North Korea, we have seen the information… China opposes launches,” Sputnik quoted ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang as saying. Three of the four missiles North Korea reportedly launched earlier in the day fell into the Japanese exclusive economic zone in the Sea of Japan without inflicting damages, the Japanese Defense Ministry said.