Nirj DEVA: EU has role in North Korea nonproliferation

“The European Parliament and the EEAS have a vital role in facilitating compromises, reducing opposing red lines and supporting those which complement one another, thus building consensus between the protagonists” – Nirj DEVA MEP (ECR, UK) said, addressing the North Korea case.”…The European Union can not only support the dialogue, but also announce that it…

Washington warns North Korea of "utterly" destruction

The United States warned North Korea’s leadership it would be “utterly destroyed” in case of war break out after Pyongyang again launched this time its most advanced missile, putting the U.S. mainland within range, in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. The US warns that North Korea's leadership will be "utterly destroyed" if war breaks…

Apocalypse in Korean Peninsula “possible”

An apocalyptic scenario of developments on the Korean Peninsula is possible, but Moscow hopes that a common sense would prevail among the involved parties, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov said on Monday. Deputy Foreign Minister Igor #Morgulov: "A scenario of the apocalyptic development of the situation on the Korean Peninsula exists and we cannot…

EU mounting pressure on North Korea

Given the persistent threat to international peace and stability posed by the DPRK, the Council adopted new EU autonomous measures to further increase the pressure on the DPRK to comply with its obligations. The measures complement and reinforce the UN Security Council sanctions. They take effect immediately. #EUCO: over working dinner EU leaders discuss #DPRK's nuclear & ballistic missile…

Russia-China roadmap for North Korea crisis resolution

Foreign minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov urged world powers  to get behind a joint Russian-Chinese roadmap for settling the crisis over North Korea’s weapons program. Speaking at a conference on non-proliferation in Moscow, Lavrov said that the break-up of a deal on Iran’s nuclear program would send an alarming message about international security mechanisms, and…

Mogherini for diplomatic pressure on DPRK

Today in Luxembourg, ahead of the Foreign ministers Council meeting, the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini said that she expects economic pressure in combination with diplomatic pressure on North Korea will deliver results. “We are also working on DPRK with third countries to make sure they do implement the UN Security Council sanctions in their entirety,…

Foreign ministers Council to discuss broad agenda

Today in Luxembourg the Foreign Affairs Council will discuss the following international issues: 📺@FedericaMog spoke with press on today's agenda at Foreign affairs Council: #IranDeal #DPRK #Turkey. Watch here ▶️ https://t.co/Q6ERJxmb5N pic.twitter.com/1RXcXYmZx5 — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) October 16, 2017 Iran The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran. North Korea Ministers will…

Trump orders new sanctions against North Korea

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered new sanctions on Thursday, September 21, that open the door wider to blacklisting people and entities doing business with North Korea, including its shipping and trade networks, further tightening the screws on Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile program. Today, I announced a new Executive Order with re: to North Korea. We…

In self-defence US and allies might destroy North Korea “rogue regime”

14 minutes into his speech at the United Nations the US President Donald  Trump mentions North Korea, speaking about the death of American student Otto Warmbier after being detained by the North Korean government.  It was a great honor to have spoken before the countries of the world at the United Nations.#USAatUNGA🇺🇸#UNGAhttps://t.co/1maJwRGa3d pic.twitter.com/6Hu3AeUp58 — Donald…