[Widget Jr]

The two countries that have the largest banks and the greatest assets are the U.S. and China. Both have cut off North Korea from their banks. The DPRK is now financially isolated form the rest of the world.

Russia's actions are more important than what their diplomats say. By cutting trade with North Korea, Putin is not just signaling displeasure. He's showing that if a fight breaks out Russia wants out of it.

[aposiopetic]

Belated welcome to FR.

I hope you're right that Putin wants no part in a conflict involving the DPRK.

[caww]

Interesting Fat Boy warns he’s going to fire another death defying Missile and up pops Iran firing theirs. Compliments of Barry Soetoro’s $$$$$$ gift to Iran...and then some.

Looks like tag between Iran and N.Korea is in play.....’Axis of evil rises!.... Will be interesting to hear from Russia about now.