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Putin is probably the main guy pulling the strings, instructing NK to do what they are doing, despite his fake concerns. The guy is former KGB/FSB. They are masters at the art of deception. They want, as NK does, a unified Korea under communist NK control.

North Korea nuclear crisis: Putin calls sanctions useless

3 hours ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said pursuing further sanctions against North Korea is “useless”, saying “they’d rather eat grass than give up their nuclear programme”.

The US said on Monday it would table a new UN resolution on tougher sanctions in the wake of the latest test of a nuclear bomb by the North on Sunday.

Mr Putin also said that the ramping up of “military hysteria” could lead to global catastrophe.

He said diplomacy was the only answer.

China, the North’s main ally, has also called for a return to negotiations. ...”

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-41158281

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Yes, and ex-KGB agents are the ones assuring Kim’s safety, his bodyguards and security.

https://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/north-korea-kgb-agents-kim-jong-un/2017/08/26/id/809944

Oh, what a friend we have in Putin. NK probably got some missile technology from somewhere else besides China, maybe Russia.