Russian veto brings end to UN panel monitoring enforcement of North Korea nuclear sanctions
Russia vetoes U.N. resolution on North Korea sanctions monitoring amid concerns over weapons trade.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have extended the monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea, affecting efforts to curb its nuclear program. This move has raised accusations from Western countries that Russia is protecting its weapons trade with North Korea, potentially for use in its conflict with Ukraine. The veto comes amid escalating tensions in the region, with North Korea testing nuclear-capable missiles and threatening conflict. The Security Council vote had 13 in favor, one against (Russia), and China abstaining. The veto halts the expert panel’s operation from April’s end, with debates ongoing about the effectiveness of sanctions and the impact on global security.