Russia’s top diplomat accuses US, South Korea and Japan of preparing for war with North Korea

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TANZANIA – Russia’s top diplomat accused the United States, South Korea and Japan on Wednesday of preparing for war with North Korea. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told a U.N. news conference that this new military bloc brought together by the United States is building up military activity and conducting large-scale exercises. All of a sudden South Korea’s rhetoric “became even more hostile towards Pyongyang,” he said. “In Japan as well, we hear aggressive rhetoric” and it is seriously talking about setting up NATO infrastructure with U.S. assistance. Lavrov said the objective of the military bloc is clearly stated: “They’re preparing...