Russia fires ballistic missile in exercise

Moscow, June 30: Russia successfully launched a Tula ballistic missile today, firing it from the Barents Sea to Kamchatka in the far east as part of combat training, the navy said.

Last week Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned North Korea's ambassador over reports its secretive neighbour was planning to test launch a ballistic missile.

Washington has warned Pyongyang not to fire the missile, saying it would be a clear threat to international peace.

Reuters