Russian envoy says UN should discuss easing N Korea sanctions

Russia's envoy to North Korea said it would be logical to raise the question of easing sanctions against North Korea with the United Nations Security Council, the RIA news agency reported on Wednesday.

"The positive change on the Korean peninsula is now obvious," said Alexander Matsegora.

The envoy also said Russia was ready to help modernise North Korea's energy system if sanctions against Pyongyang are lifted and if Pyongyang can find funding for the modernisation.