Russian President signs decree on sanctions against North Korea

• December 3, 2013 10:51

Many "strong" measures introduced by the Russian government will limit many of North Korea's transactions with Russia.

On December 2, the Kremlin said that Russia has implemented sanctions against North Korea, in accordance with Resolution 2094 adopted by the United Nations Security Council in March 2013.

The decree, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, prohibits Russian citizens, organizations and businesses from exchanging goods with North Korea or conducting financial transactions related to North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.

North Korean vessels that refuse inspection will not be allowed to enter the port. In addition, the Russian government will be vigilant in its communications with diplomats from North Korea.

Tổng thống Nga Vladimir Putin (Ảnh: Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: Reuters)

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Under the decree, Russia will begin monitoring consignments originating from North Korea or suspected of containing prohibited goods. Russia will also restore its right to prevent any aircraft from taking off, landing or transiting in Russian airspace if it has information that the aircraft is carrying prohibited goods.

North Korean banks are also banned from operating in Russia or entering into joint ventures with other Russian financial institutions.

In November 2013, Russian President Putin urged the resumption of six-party talks on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.

North Korea withdrew from the talks in 2009 in protest against UN sanctions./.

According to VOV