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'Moscow aims to reduce tensions around N. Korea'

Published 23 Apr, 2009 10:42 | Updated 23 Apr, 2009 14:42

Tougher sanctions could hinder further negotiations on the North Korea nuclear issue, claims Aleksandr Vorontsov from the Korea Department of the Institute of Oriental Studies.

He says the main aim of the Russian Foreign Minister’s current visit to Pyongyang is to stop the escalation of tensions after the rocket launch on April 5.

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