China and Russia block UN condemnation of latest North Korea missile tests



News China and Russia block UN condemnation of latest North Korea missile tests Chinese ambassador tells the US to drop false belief in the ‘magical powers of sanctions’ Ethan Jewell May 12, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks at a U.N. Security Council event, May 5, 2022 \| Image: Linda Thomas-Greenfield's official Twitter The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) convened Wednesday to discuss North Korea’s latest spate of missile tests but once again failed to issue a joint condemnation due to Russian and Chinese opposition. During the meeting, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield slammed Pyongyang for a “self-initiated and unprovoked” campaign of testing that threatens regional stability. The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) convened Wednesday to discuss North Korea’s latest spate of missile tests but once again failed to issue a joint condemnation due to Russian and Chinese opposition. During the meeting, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield slammed Pyongyang for a “self-initiated and unprovoked” campaign of testing that threatens regional stability. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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China and Russia block UN condemnation of latest North Korea missile tests

Chinese ambassador tells the US to drop false belief in the ‘magical powers of sanctions’

Ethan Jewell May 12, 2022

China and Russia block UN condemnation of latest North Korea missile tests

U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield speaks at a U.N. Security Council event, May 5, 2022 | Image: Linda Thomas-Greenfield's official Twitter

The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) convened Wednesday to discuss North Korea’s latest spate of missile tests but once again failed to issue a joint condemnation due to Russian and Chinese opposition.

During the meeting, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield slammed Pyongyang for a “self-initiated and unprovoked” campaign of testing that threatens regional stability.

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