Russia says N Korea nuclear test `flagrant violation` of international law

Russia on Wednesday slammed the claimed testing of a hydrogen bomb by North Korea.

Moscow: Russia on Wednesday slammed the claimed testing of a hydrogen bomb by North Korea as a clear breach of international law that could enflame tensions across the region.

"If this test is confirmed then it will be a new step by Pyongyang on the path of developing nuclear weapons, which is a flagrant violation of international law and existing UN Security Council resolutions," Russia`s foreign ministry said in a statement.  

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