Moscow - Russia has condemned North Korea’s latest missile test and called for Kim Jong-un to hold back from sabre-rattling which has left nearby nations fearing World War 3. The reclusive communist country fired a short-range ballistic missile towards Japan from the eastern region of Wonsan overnight. The launch of the Scud missile at 7.30am local time is the country’s ninth missile test this year and follows a series of test-launches in recent weeks. Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov said: "We are at the same time calling on the partners with whom we are working to show restraint, including towards military activity in this region.”
Japan has already condemned the missile launch which flew about 280 miles (450 km) before landing in the Japanese exclusive economic zone, within the Sea of Japan. Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary, said: “This ballistic missile launch by North Korea is highly problematic from the perspective of the safety of shipping and air traffic and is a clear violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. "Japan absolutely cannot tolerate North Korea's repeated provocative actions. We have strongly protested to North Korea and condemn its actions in the strongest terms.(FA)
