China and Russia oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch



News China and Russia oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch Division between permanent members continues trend of inaction following DPRK ballistic missile launches since last year Shreyas Reddy June 3, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Security Council meets to discuss non-proliferation after North Korean satellite launch \| Image: U.N. Photo/Eskinder Debebe A U.N. Security Council (UNSC) meeting on North Korea’s attempted spy satellite launch ended without a consensus on Friday, as China and Russia once again opposed U.S.-led calls for action against the DPRK. The divisions within the Council have long been clear as Pyongyang’s main allies consistently vetoed Washington’s calls for statements of condemnation or fresh sanctions following ballistic missile launches, but are now also evident in discussions of Wednesday’s satellite launch, unlike previous launches in 2013 and 2016. A U.N. Security Council (UNSC) meeting on North Korea’s attempted spy satellite launch ended without a consensus on Friday, as China and Russia once again opposed U.S.-led calls for action against the DPRK. The divisions within the Council have long been clear as Pyongyang’s main allies consistently vetoed Washington’s calls for statements of condemnation or fresh sanctions following ballistic missile launches, but are now also evident in discussions of Wednesday’s satellite launch, unlike previous launches in 2013 and 2016. 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 oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch

Division between permanent members continues trend of inaction following DPRK ballistic missile launches since last year

Shreyas Reddy June 3, 2023

China and Russia oppose UN Security Council action after DPRK satellite launch

Security Council meets to discuss non-proliferation after North Korean satellite launch | Image: U.N. Photo/Eskinder Debebe

A U.N. Security Council (UNSC) meeting on North Korea’s attempted spy satellite launch ended without a consensus on Friday, as China and Russia once again opposed U.S.-led calls for action against the DPRK.

The divisions within the Council have long been clear as Pyongyang’s main allies consistently vetoed Washington’s calls for statements of condemnation or fresh sanctions following ballistic missile launches, but are now also evident in discussions of Wednesday’s satellite launch, unlike previous launches in 2013 and 2016.

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