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November 13, 2024
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How Russia could use its veto power on new UN North Korea sanctions

The Kremlin has expressed skepticism that more pressure on the DPRK is the answer

Update: This article was updated at 7.54am KT to correct an attributional error

Since the announcement of United Nations Security Resolution 2371, which included a range of sector-wide measures that could seriously impact Pyongyang’s foreign currency earning capabilities, Russia has made it increasingly clear that it is opposed to further sanctions against the North.

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