>Second, Russian President Vladimir Putin wants the political benefits of resisting U.S.-led sanctions policies toward North Korea.
I think this is one of the key reasons behind Russia's actions. It's not that they want to enable a dictator pursuing nuclear capabilities, but rather the political capital gained by opposing all international sanctions or policy brought to other, if it comes from the USA.
I think this is one of the key reasons behind Russia's actions. It's not that they want to enable a dictator pursuing nuclear capabilities, but rather the political capital gained by opposing all international sanctions or policy brought to other, if it comes from the USA.