Pyotr Shmelev: North Korea Throws Dust in USA's Eyes!

North Korea has imposed a moratorium on nuclear testing, launching long-range missiles and uranium enrichment. This was the result of negotiations recently conducted by the representatives of the DPRK and the US in Beijing. In return, followers of the Juche idea were offered food aid. On February 29 the agreement was announced by the US State Department. They noted that the US intends to go beyond 240 thousand tons of food aid, and take other steps to improve bilateral relations. On its part, North Korea pledged to let the IAEA inspectors into its main nuclear facility, a research center in Yongbyon. The information on the agreement with the United States was confirmed by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). A positive reaction followed from virtually all stakeholders. "The introduction of the moratorium is the first small step towards peace," commented on the incident at a congressional hearing US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. State Department officials said they informed the Russian leadership of all the agreements reached. The Americans stressed that the participation of Russia and China in a dialogue on the North Korean nuclear program was "extremely important". The introduction of the moratorium is the first small step towards peace," commented US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. State Department officials said they informed the Russian leadership of all the agreements reached. The Americans stressed that participation of Russia and China in a dialogue on the North Korean nuclear program was "extremely important".