Asia-Pacific Digest: THAAD in South Korea and Russia-Japan ties

June 19, 2016 RBTH ASIA Team

Articles and features about Russia's assistance in building nuclear reactors in India, the South Korean Foreign Minister’s Moscow visit, and Gazprom Neft's participation in projects in Iran and Iraq were among the Asia-Pacific highlights on rbth.com.

Russia, South Korea do not accept North Korea’s nuclear status - Lavrov

June 14, 2016 INTERFAX

Moscow, Seoul reaffirm importance of UNSC resolutions.

Gazprom Neft looks to participate in Iran projects

June 14, 2016 INTERFAX

The Russian company is also looking for better terms in Iraq’s Badra.

Moscow could become an important player in Korea

June 17, 2016 ANTHONY RINNA, RUSSIA DIRECT

Seoul may be ready to recognize Moscow as an important partner and actor in resolving the North Korean security crisis.

Russia-Japan peace treaty talks to be held on June 22

June 17, 2016 ALEXANDER KORABLINOV, RBTH

The talks will be held in Tokyo.

India plans to build 11 nuclear reactors with Russia's support

June 16, 2016 INTERFAX

Indian ambassador says the joint projects are a part of a roadmap.

THAAD deployment gets passing mention in Russia-South Korea talks

June 15, 2016 ALEXANDER KORABLINOV, RBTH

South Korean FM says talks with Sergey Lavrov focused on trade, North Korea.