North Korea

Russia Changes Lead Negotiator in Talks on North Korea

Russia has replaced its lead negotiator in six-party talks aimed at ending North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, the Russian Embassy in Beijing and the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Sunday, Reuters news agency reports.

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December 17, 2006

North Korea Ready to Give Up Nuclear Arms

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North Korea will renounce its nuclear weapons if the U.S. withdraws nuclear arsenals from South Korea and other countries in the region, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday.

Popularity: 7% [?]

December 6, 2006

North Korea Offers Russia Uranium In Exchange For Support at Nuclear Talks

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North Korea has offered Russia exclusive rights to its natural uranium deposits in exchange for support at the stalled talks on Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions, a newspaper is quoted by the Associated Press news agency.

Popularity: 9% [?]

December 4, 2006