Mashkov noted that the last meeting of a group of experts aimed at resolving missile issues in all aspects took place in 2008.

“From that moment on, nothing serious on missiles was discussed.

It is necessary to start with small steps - to start a dialogue, ”TASS quoted the Russian diplomat as saying.

Earlier, US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said that the United States will seek the introduction of new UN Security Council sanctions if the DPRK conducts nuclear tests.