Madam President, First, I want to congratulate you on the beginning of the presidency of the American delegation to the Council and wish you success. But my speech will not begin with thanks for the organization of the meeting, but with confirmation of our firm position: the Russian Federation is categorically against the discussion of…
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UN Security Council: Triggering a Devastating Humanitarian Crisis in North Korea
Resolution 2397, December 22, 2017: Security Council Inflicts Gestapo-Style Sanctions on DPRK, Despite Warnings They Will Annihilate the People of North Korea Carla Stea Ignoring the avalanche of evidence that prior sanctions on the DPRK are causing a devastating humanitarian crisis for the people of North Korea, especially the most vulnerable, on December 22, despite…
US Vetoes UN Security Council Resolution on Jerusalem
The US has vetoed the UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution on Jerusalem, which had demanded the American decision recognizing the city as the Israeli capital be withdrawn. All other UNSC members voted in favor of the document. The US exercised its veto right to “defend its sovereignty” as well as its role in the Middle…
