Became bold thanks to Putin: Kim Jong -in can arrange a "deadly" provocation - nyt

According to the media, Washington was worried because of the rhetoric of the DPRK leader. US officials do not think he will dare to solve a full -scale war, but they are waiting for strikes. The transition of North Korea leader Kim Jong -in to open hostility is alarming from US officials. However, this does not indicate that it will start a full -scale war. This is stated in The New York Times from January 25.

Unnamed US officials are convinced that a rigid DPRK leadership line is a "part of the provocation scheme" and should be taken seriously. However, Washington does not involve the immediate risk of war in Washington. It is assumed that Kim Jong -in can cause "deadly" blows so as to avoid rapid escalation of the conflict. Previously, such provocations have happened. Then there were casualties among military and civilians, but after mutual shelling of the country did not begin war.

US officials suspect that North Korean leader "feels bold" due to the strengthening of partnership with the Kremlin. However, the US agencies found no specific signs that the DPRK is preparing for hostilities or a great war. One of the unnamed officials noted that the supply of North Korean Artsnayars and ballistic missiles in the Russian Federation also shows that Kim Jong -in is not now tuned to the war. If he planned a major military operation, weapons would be accumulated rather than selling.

At the same time, the DPRK leader is likely to be able to control any escalation. He strengthened his military and diplomatic position, but in Washington, they doubt that he will dared to take the risk of the regime. The North Korean military improved the production of ballistic missiles through their testing, and Kim Jong -in has established relations with the Russian leader Vladimir Putin.