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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Direct Negotiations Between the U.S. and North Korea Are the Only Possible Solution

Jul 12, 2026 July 12, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Losyukov emphasized that direct talks between the U.S. and North Korea are essential to prevent war over North Korea's nuclear program. He warned that UN sanctions could be seen as an act of war by North Korea.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The potential for direct U.S.-North Korea negotiations is crucial to avoid military conflict.

👥 Key Players

Alexander Losyukov QUOTED
Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia
"Direct negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea will be the key to resolving the confrontation."

⚡ Actions

Alexander Losyukov ANNOUNCE United Nations, North Korea, United States
"Direct negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea will be the key to resolving the confrontation."
Confidence: 90%
Alexander Losyukov WARN United Nations, North Korea, United States
"If the issue of North Korea's nuclear program is brought before the United Nations Security Council, it will lead to war."
Confidence: 90%
North Korea PERCEIVE United Nations
"North Korea would perceive any potential sanctions from the United Nations as a declaration of war."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister warns UN sanctions on North Korea could lead to war with the U.S.

  • Alexander Losyukov announce United Nations, North Korea, United States
  • Alexander Losyukov warn United Nations, North Korea, United States
  • North Korea perceive United Nations

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because Iran may be affected by shifts in global nuclear policy.
🌍 Regional: Because it could escalate tensions in East Asia, impacting regional security dynamics.
🌐 International: Because a war involving North Korea could have global repercussions, including for Iran.

📚 Background

The potential for direct U.S.-North Korea negotiations is crucial to avoid military conflict.

📝 Key Evidence

"If the issue of North Korea's nuclear program is brought before the United Nations Security Council, it will lead to war."
→ This warns of the potential escalation of conflict.
"North Korea would perceive any potential sanctions from the United Nations as a declaration of war."
→ This indicates North Korea's stance on sanctions.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is generally viewed as a reliable source for international news.

A senior Russian official has warned that if the issue of North Korea's nuclear program is brought before the United Nations Security Council, the nuclear crisis between North Korea and the United States will lead to war. Alexander Losyukov, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, told reporters in Moscow that direct negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea will be the key to resolving the confrontation between the two countries. He also stated that North Korea would perceive any potential sanctions from the United Nations as a declaration of war.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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