Belarusian leader seeks to mediate between US and North Korea: Minsk

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko aims to mediate relations between the U.S. and North Korea and dissuade Washington from escalating tensions with Pyongyang, Minsk’s top diplomat said following Lukashenko’s talks with Kim Jong Un. While primarily focused on bilateral ties, last week’s summit in Pyongyang also covered the two countries’ relationship with the U.S.