On March 28, Russia stopped a UN plan to keep an eye on sanctions against North Korea, citing concerns over accusations of arms trading with Pyongyang. This action met broad disapproval within the Security Council, aiming for another year of oversight. The U.S. criticized the veto, saying it threatened global peace for a questionable deal […]
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