In my opinion, this isn't a surprise at all.
Russia and China are our enemies. North Korea is China's pawn. They can feign annoyance with Mr. Kim all they want, but when the rubber hits the road, NK is doing exactly what China wants it to do.
I didn't think so through all this, but I'm beginning to think you're right.
True. I wonder when Bush looked in the Pooty's eyes did he see the knife in his own back?