UN Security Council Members Say Russia Exploits Its UNSC Position By Acquiring Missiles From North Korea

Seven members of the UN Security Council accused Russia on January 10 of exploiting its position as a permanent member of this body by acquiring North Korean missiles and firing them into Ukraine in violation of UN resolutions passed by the council. "A permanent Security Council member that willingly engages in these violations demonstrates a clear exploitation of its position," said the statement by permanent council members Britain, France, and the United States. Nonpermanent members Japan, Malta, Slovenia, and South Korea also backed the statement along with Ukraine.