Russia blocks renewal of North Korea sanctions monitors
- Country:
- United States
Russia vetoed on Thursday the annual renewal of a panel of experts monitoring enforcement of longstanding United Nations sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs.
The move comes amid U.S.-led accusations that North Korea has transferred weapons to Russia, which Moscow has used in its war in Ukraine. Both Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the accusations, but vowed last year to deepen military relations.
China abstained from the vote on Thursday, while the remaining 13 council members voted in favor.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
- READ MORE ON:
- China
- North Korea
- Pyongyang
- Russia
- Moscow
- Ukraine
- United Nations
Advertisement
ALSO READ
Russian city calls for mass evacuations due to rapidly rising flood waters
China helping Russia expand its defence base amid Ukraine conflict: Report
China willing to enhance North Korean ties, top legislator says on visit, Xinhua reports
Russian armoured assaults ramp up pressure on Ukraine's east, army chief says
A Chinese official meets North Korean leader Kim in Pyongyang in highest-level talks in years