Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution in a move that effectively abolishes the monitoring by UN experts of sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear program, although the sanctions themselves remain in place. Russia’s March 28 veto represented a turnaround on the monitoring regime and prompted Western accusations that Moscow was acting to shield its weapons purchases from North Korea for use in its war against Ukraine in violation of the sanctions. The vote in the 15-member council was 13 in favor, with Russia against and China abstaining. To read the original story by AP, click here.
Russian Veto Ends UN Monitoring Enforcement Of North Korea Nuclear Sanctions
The vote in the 15-member UN Security Council was 13 in favor, with Russia against and China abstaining