Russia hits back at US-led alliance

Unwavering allyship: Kim meeting Lavrov in Wonsan. — AFP

Russia’s foreign minister warned the United States, South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea as he visited his country’s ally for talks on further solidifying their booming military and other cooperation.

Sergey Lavrov spoke on Saturday at North Korea’s eastern Wonsan city, where he met the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un, and conveyed greetings from President Vladimir Putin.