Kremlin calls for 'calm' over North Korea launches

North Korea Missile Launch: "We urge everyone to keep calm," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Russia on Wednesday called for calm after North Korea fired at least 23 missiles, including one that landed close to South Korea's waters.

North Korea Missile Launch: A woman walks past a TV screen broadcasting a news report on North Korea firing a ballistic missile. (Reuters)

"We urge everyone to keep calm," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. "All parties to this conflict should avoid taking any steps that could provoke a further increase in tensions."