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Russia has reportedly moved military vehicles towards the city, which is within striking distance of North Korea. The dramatic move, unconfirmed by the Russian government, was spotted by residents in the border city and posted on social media. This comes as North Korea warned that they are prepared for all-out war with the US, while China pleads for the two powers to back down from escalation.

GETTY; IG The move was spotted by residents in the border city and posted on social media

TWITTER Trump has refused to back down over North Korea

Since the emergence of the Vladivostok footage, fears have grown that North Korea could become the trigger for a conflict involving the US, China and Russia. Both China and Russia consider North Korea as a necessary buffer state, which they need to keep stable for their own national security. According to the reports, a military convoy of eight surface-to-air missiles, part of Russian Air Defence, were on the move. The S400 anti-aircraft missiles were moved to Vladivostok, where Vladimir Putin already has a major navy base.

GETTY North Korea warned that they are prepared for all-out war with the US

IG A military convoy of eight surface-to-air missiles, part of Russian Air Defence, were on the move

One has the feeling that a conflict could break out at any moment China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi

North Korea has warned the US not to take provocative action, after holding a military parade that showed off new intercontinental and submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Officials from the despotic regime have said that the country will "hit back with nuclear attacks" if necessary. There is mounting speculation that current leader Kim Jong-un will soon order a new nuclear test. This comes after a US aircraft carrier group continues to move towards the region.

GETTY North Korea has warned the US not to take provocative action in the region

GETTY Fears growing North Korea could become the trigger for a conflict involving US and China