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MOSCOW - Russia expressed "deep regret" over North Korea's rocket launch on Wednesday, saying the reclusive nation had violated a U.N. Security Council resolution limiting its use of ballistic technology.

The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that the
North Korean launch had increased instability in the region and
called on other nations to refrain from actions that would
further escalate tensions.