Russian AND Chinese troops on North Korean border put on ‘HIGH ALERT’ as WW3 fears rise – Daily Star

RUSSIAN and Chinese troops have been put on high alert after North Korea was warned it faces "great losses" if it fires another missile.

The US and its allies are carrying out military drills around the peninsula, simulating an attack on North Korea.

And part of America's THAAD missile defence system was moved into position to shoot down any missiles fired at the despot nation, cranking up the pressure on Kim.

But North Korea has vowed to continue with its nuclear missile programme, promising to win any upcoming war and reduce the United States to ash.

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It is more likely than ever that the situation will cross the point of no return

One-time ally of the Hermit Kingdom, China has now issued a chilling threat of what would happen if they launch another missile and put troops on high alert.

World power Russia has also done the same, in a possible move to block refugees from crossing into their territory.

An editorial piece from Chinese propaganda rag the Global Times threatened the North Korean capital with serious consequences if it launched another nuke.

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It said: "The game of chicken between Washington and Pyongyang has come to a breaking point.

"It is more likely than ever that the situation will cross the point of no return.

"All stakeholders will bear the consequences, with Pyongyang sure to suffer the greatest losses."

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The US and China have previously clashed on how to deal with the North, with Donald Trump accusing President Xi of not doing enough to reign it in.

But The Donald has since praised President Xi for imposing trade sanctions on the despot nation.

Military insiders claim China has placed a huge platoon of troops on the Korean border ahead of any conflict earlier this month.

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Russian AND Chinese troops on North Korean border put on 'HIGH ALERT' as WW3 fears rise - Daily Star