Putin calls for talks with North Korea instead of 'useless and ineffective' sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for talks with North Korea, saying sanctions are not a solution.

Putin made the remarks Wednesday after meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in in Vladivostok, Russia.

North Korea says it detonated a hydrogen bomb in its sixth nuclear test on Sunday.

Putin, speaking in China on Tuesday, had condemned the nuclear test as provocative, but said that Russia views sanctions on North Korea as "useless and ineffective."

Putin met with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Wednesday and plans to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday.