Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia Vetoed a UN Resolution to Ban Space Nukes

Wired  

Russia vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution Wednesday that would have reaffirmed a nearly 50-year-old ban on placing weapons of mass destruction into orbit, two months after reports Russia has plans to do just that. If it passed, the resolution would have affirmed a binding obligation in Article IV of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which says nations are "not to place in orbit around the Earth any objects carrying nuclear weapons or any other kinds of weapons of mass destruction." "The United States assesses that Russia is developing a new satellite carrying a nuclear device," said Jake Sullivan, President Biden's national security advisor. With its abstention from the vote, "China has shown that it would rather defend Russia as its junior partner, than safeguard the global nonproliferation regime," said Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the US ambassador to the UN.

Security Space Russia Nuclear Weapons Nuclear Resolution Weapons Mass Destruction  weapons  security  military  ban  officials  russia  vote  nuclear  orbit  vetoed  nukes  space  resolution

History of this topic

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Sudan ceasefire, aid delivery
1 month ago

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Sudan ceasefire, aid delivery

Firstpost  

War in Sudan erupted in April 2023 from a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ahead of a planned transition to civilian rule, and triggered the world’s largest displacement crisis. Russia vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution to stop hostilities in Sudan and ensure humanitarian aid delivery. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy strongly …

Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

Al Jazeera  

Russia has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan as the country continues to grapple with a deadly war that has displaced millions of people and spurred a humanitarian crisis. The resolution, authored by the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone, had called on all warring parties in Sudan to “immediately cease hostilities” and …

UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space
7 months ago

UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States said Monday that Russia last week launched a satellite that could be part of weaponizing space, a possible future global trend that members of the United Nations Security Council condemned even as they failed to pass a measure against it. The U.S. and its allies said the language that the 15-member council debated on …

Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia proposes UN resolution on banning weapons in space, after vetoing similar UN-Japan draft

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia has circulated a U.N. …

How WW3 could be won in space... and it's Russia and China leading the star wars nuke race: As Moscow vetoes UN bid to prevent space-based Armageddon, the deadly weapons Putin and Xi's scientists are
7 months, 4 weeks ago

How WW3 could be won in space... and it's Russia and China leading the star wars nuke race: As Moscow vetoes UN bid to prevent space-based Armageddon, the deadly weapons Putin and Xi's scientists are

Daily Mail  

Russia yesterday vetoed a UN resolution calling on all nations to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race in outer space, sparking fears Moscow may be gearing up for a catastrophic cosmic escalation. Russia launches a Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Anti-satellite nukes could destroy entire communication networks, GPS relay stations, military targeting systems and defence sensors, making …

U.S. slams Russia for vetoing UNSC resolution on Outer Space Treaty
8 months ago

U.S. slams Russia for vetoing UNSC resolution on Outer Space Treaty

The Hindu  

The United States slammed Russia on April 24 for vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution on the Outer Space Treaty that put a legally-binding obligation that countries should not be putting weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, in orbit. If that were the case, Russia would not have vetoed this resolution," US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in …

Is Russia developing nuclear arms for mass destruction in space as it vetoes UN resolution? – India TV
8 months ago

Is Russia developing nuclear arms for mass destruction in space as it vetoes UN resolution? – India TV

India TV News  

Russia on Wednesday vetoed a UN resolution The resolution would have called on all countries not to develop or deploy nuclear arms or other weapons of mass destruction in space, as banned under a 1967 international treaty that included the US and Russia, and to agree to the need to verify compliance. Russia's UN Ambassador says all kinds of arms …

US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space
8 months ago

US, Russia set for a showdown at UN over nuclear weapons in space

Hindustan Times  

The United States and Russia are set to face off over nuclear weapons in space on Wednesday at the United Nations Security Council, which is due to vote on a US-drafted resolution calling on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty bars signatories – including Russia and the United States – from placing …

US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions
8 months, 1 week ago

US seeks new mechanism to monitor North Korean sanctions

Al Jazeera  

The United States is investigating options to create a new mechanism for monitoring sanctions on North Korea’s nuclear programme. Russia last month vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to renew the UN panel that has been overseeing Pyongyang’s compliance with international sanctions. Moscow’s veto effectively abolished the regime, which was established to monitor North Korea’s compliance with UN sanctions imposed …

Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia blocks renewal of UN panel monitoring North Korea sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Sanctions, in force since 2006, will remain in place, but mandate of expert panel will end on April 30. “It is clear to us that the UN Security Council can no longer use old templates in relation to the problems of the Korean Peninsula,” said Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Friday. Leif-Eric Easley, professor of international studies …

Russian veto brings an end to the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian veto brings an end to the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — A veto Thursday by Russia ended monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear program, prompting Western accusations that Moscow is seeking to avoid scrutiny as it allegedly violates the sanctions to buy weapons from Pyongyang for its war in Ukraine. He accused the panel of experts of “increasingly being reduced to playing into the …

Russia and China veto US resolution on ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire at UN
9 months ago

Russia and China veto US resolution on ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire at UN

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Russia’s deputy UN ambassador Dmitry Polyansky said ahead …

US and Japan seek UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space
9 months ago

US and Japan seek UN resolution calling on all nations to ban nuclear weapons in outer space

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United States and Japan are sponsoring a U.N. Security Council resolution calling on all nations not to deploy or develop nuclear weapons in space, the U.S. ambassador announced Monday. Linda Thomas-Greenfield told a U.N. Security Council meeting that “any placement of nuclear weapons into orbit around the Earth would be unprecedented, dangerous, and unacceptable.” The announcement …

North Korea and Russia clash with US, South Korea and allies over Pyongyang’s latest missile launch
1 year ago

North Korea and Russia clash with US, South Korea and allies over Pyongyang’s latest missile launch

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — North Korea and Russia clashed with the United States, South Korea and their allies at an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting Tuesday on Pyongyang’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile launch, which it called “a warning counter-measure” to threats from the U.S. and other hostile forces. North Korean Ambassador Kim Song said this is “the most dangerous year” in …

Israel’s UN envoy slams Russia, China for vetoing US resolution on Hamas attack
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel’s UN envoy slams Russia, China for vetoing US resolution on Hamas attack

Live Mint  

Following Russia and China's veto of a US-authored UN resolution condemning Hamas' attacks on Israel, Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan argued that these nations might have responded more forcefully if they had experienced a similar massacre. Erdan said "In Israel, we are fighting for our very survival.If any of your countries endured a similar massacre, I am certain that you would …

Russia vetoes UN resolution to extend sanctions, monitoring in Mali
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia vetoes UN resolution to extend sanctions, monitoring in Mali

Al Jazeera  

Western powers accuse Moscow of retaliating against UN experts who implicated Russia’s Wagner mercenaries in grave human rights abuses in Mali. Western powers have accused Russia of retaliating against the UN experts after they spoke critically about actions by Malian forces and their “foreign security partners” – a clear reference to Wagner forces operating in the country. Independent UN sanctions …

Russia vetoes renewal of Mali sanctions regime
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia vetoes renewal of Mali sanctions regime

China Daily  

The UN Security Council votes on a draft resolution on the renewal of the Mali sanctions regime at the UN headquarters in New York, on Aug 30, 2023. UNITED NATIONS - Russia on Wednesday vetoed a Security Council draft resolution that would have renewed the Mali sanctions regime. To be adopted, a Security Council resolution needs nine votes in favor …

Russia vetoes UN vote to extend key Syria aid route
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia vetoes UN vote to extend key Syria aid route

Al Jazeera  

Russia proposes authorisation only be extended for six months rather than a nine-month compromise. Russia has blocked a nine-month extension of a key Syria aid route at the United Nations Security Council, throwing the vital mechanism that provides life-saving support to millions of people into doubt. Russia’s Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia, signalled that the aid operation would not …

US, China, Russia blame each other for North Korea's missile launches during United Nations meet
1 year, 9 months ago

US, China, Russia blame each other for North Korea's missile launches during United Nations meet

India Today  

The United States, China and Russia argued during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Monday over who was to blame for spurring North Korea's dozens of ballistic missile launches and development of a nuclear weapons program. China and Russia blamed joint military drills by the United States and South Korea for provoking Pyongyang while Washington accuses Beijing and Moscow …

UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal
1 year, 10 months ago

UN condemns Russia over Ukraine war, calls for withdrawal

Al Jazeera  

Some 141 members of the UN General Assembly back resolution, a year after Russia invaded its neighbour. The resolution urged a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” that it said “would constitute a significant contribution to strengthening international peace and security” and reaffirmed Ukraine’s independence and territorial integrity. The #UNGA 11th ESS just adopted draft resolution A/ES-11/L.7 on Principles of the …

U.N. overwhelmingly approves resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

U.N. overwhelmingly approves resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine

LA Times  

The United Nations General Assembly approved a nonbinding resolution Thursday that calls for Russia to end hostilities in Ukraine and withdraw its forces, sending a strong message to Moscow as its invasion enters a second year. “Many countries representing Latin America, Africa, Asia voted in favor.” U.S. national security advisor Jake Sullivan called the vote “an overwhelming demonstration of support …

UN General Assembly calls for Russia to pay Ukraine reparations
2 years, 1 month ago

UN General Assembly calls for Russia to pay Ukraine reparations

Al Jazeera  

The resolution recommends member states create an international register to record evidence and claims against Russia. It recommends the assembly’s member nations, in cooperation with Ukraine, create “an international register” to document claims and information on damage, loss or injury to Ukrainians and the government caused by Russia. Ukraine’s ambassador to the UN, Sergiy Kyslytsya, said ahead of the vote …

UN Rejects Russia Call for Probe Against US' Involvement in 'Development of Biological Weapons'
2 years, 1 month ago

UN Rejects Russia Call for Probe Against US' Involvement in 'Development of Biological Weapons'

News 18  

The Security Council on Wednesday rejected a resolution drafted by Russia calling for an investigation into its accusations of Washington’s involvement in the alleged development of biological weapons in Ukraine. The text provided for the “establishment of a commission composed of all members of the Security Council to investigate the allegations against the United States and Ukraine” regarding their obligations …

U.N. meets on Ukraine hours after Russian strikes
2 years, 2 months ago

U.N. meets on Ukraine hours after Russian strikes

The Hindu  

The U.N. General Assembly started debating on October 10 whether to demand that Russia reverse course on annexing four regions of Ukraine — a discussion that came as Moscow's most extensive missile strikes in months alarmed much of the international community anew. Russia has said it was retaliating for what it called a Ukrainian “terrorist” attack Saturday on an important …

Russia seeks secret UN vote on condemning Ukraine annexation
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia seeks secret UN vote on condemning Ukraine annexation

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia called for a secret ballot vote next week on a Western-backed resolution that would condemn its “attempted illegal annexation” of part of four Ukrainian regions and demand that Moscow immediately reverse its actions. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said in a six-page letter to all other U.N. ambassadors obtained by The Associated Press that the U.N. legal counsel …

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Ukraine annexation, China abstains
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia vetoes UN resolution on Ukraine annexation, China abstains

Al Jazeera  

Resolution called for condemnation of ‘illegal’ referendums in Ukraine and for states to not recognise border changes. Al Jazeera’s James Bays, reporting from the United Nations in New York, said in response to the resolution the Russian representative “sounded incredulous”, and it was no surprise that Russia then used its power as a permanent member of the Security Council to …

Russia vetoes UN resolution calling its referendums illegal
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia vetoes UN resolution calling its referendums illegal

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution Friday that would have condemned its referendums in four Ukrainian regions as illegal, declared them invalid and urged all countries not to recognize any annexation of the territory claimed by Moscow. The resolution would also have demanded an immediate halt to Russia’s “full-scale unlawful invasion of Ukraine” and the immediate and unconditional …

Russia blocks final document at U.N. nuclear treaty conference
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia blocks final document at U.N. nuclear treaty conference

The Hindu  

Russia late Friday blocked agreement on the final document of a four-week review of the U. N. treaty considered the cornerstone of nuclear disarmament which criticised its military takeover of Europe's largest nuclear plant soon after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, an act that has raised fears of a nuclear disaster. Igor Vishnevetsky, deputy director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Non-Proliferation …

Russia blocks final document at nuclear treaty conference
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia blocks final document at nuclear treaty conference

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia late Friday blocked agreement on the final document of a four-week review of the U.N. treaty considered the cornerstone of nuclear disarmament which criticized its military takeover of Europe’s largest nuclear plant soon after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, an act that has raised fears of a nuclear disaster. Igor Vishnevetsky, deputy director of the Russian Foreign …

China and Russia defend North Korea vetoes in first at UN
2 years, 6 months ago

China and Russia defend North Korea vetoes in first at UN

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — China and Russia defended their vetoes of a strongly backed U.S. resolution that would have imposed tough new sanctions on North Korea, speaking at a first of its kind General Assembly meeting Wednesday. Ambassador Martin Bille Hermann told the 193-member world body as he started his address on behalf of the Nordic countries: “History is being made …

China, Russia defend N Korea vetoes at UN General Assembly
2 years, 6 months ago

China, Russia defend N Korea vetoes at UN General Assembly

Al Jazeera  

China blames ‘flip-flop’ of US policies for renewed tensions, while Washington asks if Beijing and Moscow favour their ties over global security. China and Russia have accused the United States of stoking tensions on the Korean Peninsula during a landmark meeting held to explain their decisions to veto new global sanctions over Pyongyang’s renewed ballistic missile launches. China and Russia’s …

China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea
2 years, 6 months ago

China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea

India TV News  

Highlights China and Russia vetoed a UN resolution The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13-2 It marked a first serious division among five veto-wielding permanent members of UN China and Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 13-2 and marked a first serious division among the five veto-wielding permanent members of the …

Ukraine leader to UN Security Council: No more Russia veto
2 years, 8 months ago

Ukraine leader to UN Security Council: No more Russia veto

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on the U.N. Security Council’s failure to stop Russia’s aggression and carry out its mandate to ensure international peace and security. While the Security Council has been hamstrung in making demands, it has played an important role along with the General Assembly and the Geneva-based Human Rights Council in …

UN blames Russia for Ukraine humanitarian crisis, urges aid
2 years, 9 months ago

UN blames Russia for Ukraine humanitarian crisis, urges aid

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a resolution Thursday blaming Russia for the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and urging an immediate cease-fire and protection for millions of civilians and the homes, schools and hospitals critical to their survival. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield called Thursday’s vote “an astounding success” and said “once again the world stood united” in the …

UN council defeats Russia humanitarian resolution on Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

UN council defeats Russia humanitarian resolution on Ukraine

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly defeated a Russian resolution that acknowledged Ukraine’s growing humanitarian needs -- but didn’t mention the Russian invasion that caused the escalating crisis which has left millions of Ukrainians in desperate need of food, water and shelter. The Russian defeat came on the same day the General Assembly started considering a …

Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring invasion of Ukraine; China, India abstain
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia vetoes UN resolution deploring invasion of Ukraine; China, India abstain

India Today  

Russia has vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution deploring Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and demanding the immediate withdrawal of its troops. The draft Security Council resolution said it "deplores" Russia's "aggression against Ukraine" demanded that Russia "immediately cease its use of force against Ukraine" and "immediately, completely, and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of …

Russia vetoes UN demand that Russia stop attacking Ukraine
2 years, 9 months ago

Russia vetoes UN demand that Russia stop attacking Ukraine

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution on Friday demanding that Moscow immediately stop its attack on Ukraine and withdraw all troops, a defeat the United States and its supporters knew was inevitable but said would highlight Russia’s global isolation. You cannot veto the Ukrainian people.” Brazil’s Ambassador Ronaldo Costa Filho, whose country’s vote was initially in …

‘Nazi-style course of action’: Ukraine blasts Russia at UNSC meet
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Nazi-style course of action’: Ukraine blasts Russia at UNSC meet

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine envoy to UN also accuses Russian counterpart of violating rules by continuing as UNSC president during votes concerning his country. Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations has railed against Russia at a meeting of the UN Security Council, calling the Russian invasion “a Nazi-style course of action”. You cannot veto the Ukrainian people.” Brazil’s Ambassador Ronaldo Costa Filho, whose …

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion in Ukraine; US says fully expect Moscow to veto
2 years, 10 months ago

UNSC to vote on resolution condemning Russian invasion in Ukraine; US says fully expect Moscow to veto

India TV News  

Highlights Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine The US will be putting forward the resolution against Russia at the UNSC UNSC will vote on the draft resolution on Friday. Russia is a permanent member of the UN The UN Security Council will vote on a draft resolution on Friday tabled by the US and Albania that will condemn …

Russia and China veto UN extension of cross-border aid to Syria
4 years, 5 months ago

Russia and China veto UN extension of cross-border aid to Syria

Al Jazeera  

The two nations veto UN resolution to maintain two border crossing points from Turkey to deliver aid to northwest Syria. Earlier on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s spokesman Stephane Dujarric said cross-border access was “vital to the wellbeing of the civilians in northwest Syria … Lives depend on it.” The UNSC in January allowed cross-border aid operation to continue from …

Discover Related