(Full) Russia Vetoes Security Council Resolution Meant to Monitor UN Sanctions in DPR Korea

The mandate renewal of the panel of experts assisting the sanctions committee on Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) was vetoed today (28 Mar) by permanent Council member Russia, in a vote of 13 favour to 1 against (Russia) and 1 abstention (China).
 
Addressing the Council before the vote, Vasily Nebenzya, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said, “We are witnessing an unprecedented policy from a coalition of Western countries led by the USA to strangle Pyongyang, which includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats against the DPRK authorities. Taken together, all of these measures call into question the very possibility of resolving problems underpinning in the future.”

After the vote, Robert A. Wood, US Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, commented, “Today's vote will only embolden the DPRK to act with further impunity. The DPRK jeopardizes global security through the development of long-range ballistic missiles and sanctions evasion efforts.”

Hwang Joon Kook, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, stated, “This is outrageous, and it makes no sense at all given the continued and accelerated advancement of the North Korean nuclear and missile programs. Pyongyang has been openly denouncing the authority of the Security Council and pursuing an increasingly dangerous and aggressive nuclear policy, in particular targeting the Republic of Korea. At this moment, Russia seems to be more interested in embracing while encouraging the DPRK for its provision of munitions and ballistic missiles for the conduct of war in Ukraine.”

Geng Shuang, Chinese Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said, “The current situation on the peninsula is characterized by persistent tensions and growing confrontation, which serves no one's interest. This is the last thing China wants to see. The settlement of the Peninsula issue cannot be divorced from political mutual trust and a favorable climate. Blindly increasing sanctions and highlighting pressure will not help resolve issues, it will only be counterproductive. Indulging in military alliances and obsession with the military confrontation will only further exacerbate antagonism and tensions, making the goal of denuclearizing the peninsula and maintaining its peace and stability even more elusive.”

Talking after the Security Council in her national capacity, Pascale Baeriswyl, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, said, “The panel of experts independently and transparently documents the implementation of sanctions. Due to the veto exercise today, the panel will not be able to continue its important work, including in documenting apparent violations of the sanction’s regime in place. This further increases the suspicions around current and future violations.”

[FoodwaysDistribution]

When will you question the US, UK, france, Germany about the supply of arms being used in the civilian War Crimes and Genocide in Gaza and the occupied Palestine.

[wilberkuteesa]

Have you sanctioned Israel?? What a joke!😅

[hudamultimedia]

USA has no shame when they use the words such as international laws, peace and security

[willisjm]

how can you arm yourself and then telling me its against the rules to arm oneself??

[dayleedwards]

The US member is saying that the DPRK has ignored UNSC resolution on Nuclear proliferation. The US also says UNSC resolutions are not binding. Therefore, are they not binding just for Israel, or not binding for everyone.?

[Hiromae]

why is the US representative disappointed it is no binding only what they say it is becomes binding lol

[thecomment]

The DPRK doesn't jeopardise Global peace and security, the US regime and NATO does.

[uchennaabosi]

Libya gave up it's WMD program and 2yrs later they were invaded.

[herteert]

Great statement from Russian ambassadors

[Owenfam]

America is always asking countries around the world to fo as they ask, Well those days have gone

[saids]

UNSC resolutions are non binding. Why DPRK should comply. I encourage all countries to ignore these resolutions.

[China-]

Trouble spreads not because we can't come up with a solution. Trouble spreads because we refuse to acknowledge that we have a problem.
-- G. K. Chesterson

[chamindadewage]

Well done Russia for sticking up to your friendly nations in every way.

[diazvirdani]

*😭Russia🇷🇺 have border disputes with Ukraine & Japan.*
make border agreement & keep peace!

[hilarysimpson]

You lost. The panel is cancelled.

The UK ‘Ambassador’ head teacher tone and stern looks do not impress or scare Russia.

[marcobrother]

If I was the representative of USA I wouldn’t talk after the vote😂😂😂😂.

[wong]

There's no consequences for lying in the UN is it? For example, saying Russia's war with Ukraine is "unprovoked" is not exactly factual

[rcal]

It would not have made any difference as these votes are non binding😂

[julia.ghoulia.]

Western nations are pretty much telling Russia, "Give us what we want, and we might negotiate what you want after we officially get what we want." Diplomacy requires consessions. Can someone tell these clowns this? I'm so done with this joke of a security counsel. And can we please agree if resolutions are binding and non-binding? The US can't make up its mind.

[AilsaPehi]

America used words like peace and security as though they knew what that meant. DPRK hasn't committed genocide, yet sanctions are applied. DPRK has tested nuclear like US, UK, and France. I'm sick of hypocrites of the west. Sadly, I'm governed by one. Russia has spoken of the people of North Korea suffering. I support Russia.