Russia failed on March 27 to get the UN Security Council to ask for an independent inquiry into explosions in September on the Nord Stream gas pipelines connecting Russia and Germany. Only Russia, China, and Brazil voted in favor of the Russian-drafted resolution, while the remaining 12 council members abstained. A resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by Russia, China, France, the United States, or Britain to pass. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Russia Fails At UN To Get Nord Stream Blast Inquiry
The two Nord Stream gas pipelines linking Russia and Europe were hit by unexplained leaks in September 2022, raising suspicions of sabotage.