Preident Putin

In the North Korea matter, Russia has GREAT cause to claim credit

Think of the Russia – US – North Korea situation as something like Good Cop – Bad Cop. Each part is integral to the success in resolving the problem.
The United States made most of the news in the West during the ending months of December and early January, as the US President pressed Kim Jong-un harder and harder with threats of military action, specified as a “bloody nose” attack.