Russia and Japan have agreed to closely cooperate to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue.<br /> Meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday,... the countries' representatives to the six-party talks on North Korea's denuclearization exchanged their views on the current situation on the Korean peninsula.<br />They welcomed the ongoing inter-Korean dialogue aimed at ensuring a safe and successful PyeongChang Winter Olympics.<br />Japan urged Russia to apply maximum pressure on the North through sanctions, but Russia said improving relations is key as sanctions are no longer effective. <br />
