Russia Probes North Korean Missile Crash in Its Waters, Raising Security Concerns
TL;DR
Russia is investigating whether a North Korean nuclear missile landed in its waters during a test launch. The test-fire of the Hwasong-18 missile, considered the core of North Korea's nuclear arsenal, was seen as a warning to its enemies, including the United States. Japan, South Korea, and the US condemned the launch, while Russia claimed it was a reaction to provocation from the US and its allies. The UN Security Council has been divided on how to address North Korea's nuclear capabilities, with Russia and China opposing further sanctions.
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