Russia denies North Korean missile fell in economic zone, downplaying evidence



News Russia denies North Korean missile fell in economic zone, downplaying evidence Experts say Moscow is unlikely to admit ICBM fell in its waters to avoid souring ties with Pyongyang Anton Sokolin July 17, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia's foreign ministry, on July 15, 2023 \| Image: Foreign Ministry of Russia Moscow’s foreign ministry has downplayed reports that the long-range missile North Korea tested last week fell in Russia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), despite evidence to the contrary from the Japanese government. In a Telegram post on Friday, foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said there is “no supportive information” to confirm the DPRK’s Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fell into Russian waters, rejecting the conclusions of a top U.N. official. Moscow’s foreign ministry has downplayed reports that the long-range missile North Korea tested last week fell in Russia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), despite evidence to the contrary from the Japanese government. In a Telegram post on Friday, foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said there is “no supportive information” to confirm the DPRK’s Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fell into Russian waters, rejecting the conclusions of a top U.N. official. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Russia denies North Korean missile fell in economic zone, downplaying evidence

Experts say Moscow is unlikely to admit ICBM fell in its waters to avoid souring ties with Pyongyang

Anton Sokolin July 17, 2023

Russia denies North Korean missile fell in economic zone, downplaying evidence

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia's foreign ministry, on July 15, 2023 | Image: Foreign Ministry of Russia

Moscow’s foreign ministry has downplayed reports that the long-range missile North Korea tested last week fell in Russia’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), despite evidence to the contrary from the Japanese government.

In a Telegram post on Friday, foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said there is “no supportive information” to confirm the DPRK’s Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fell into Russian waters, rejecting the conclusions of a top U.N. official.

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