"Kim Jong Un of North Korea, who is obviously a madman who doesn't mind starving or killing his people, will be tested like never before!" China wields the most influence on North Korea, providing an economic lifeline. "Negotiation is the only way out and deserves every effort," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the General Assembly. The sentiments were echoed by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who said "military hysteria is not just an impasse, it's disaster." North Korean envoy Ri is expected to meet on Saturday with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who will send out feelers on possible diplomatic talks.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 22, 2017 21:22 UTC