Russia used its veto to quash a draft resolution aimed at keeping weapons out of outer space.
The Security Council rejected the draft resolution, introduced by Japan and the United States, by a vote of 13 in favour to one against, with one abstention (China), that would have had the 15-member organ call on “all States, in particular those with major space capabilities, to contribute actively to the objective of the peaceful use of outer space and of the prevention of an arms race in outer space.”
Also by the draft, the Council would have called on all nations “to refrain from actions contrary to that objective and to the relevant existing treaties in the interest of maintaining international peace and security and promoting international cooperation”.
Council rejects amendment tabled by China and Russia
Members also rejected an amendment tabled by China and Russia, by a vote of seven in favour to seven against, with one abstention, failing to reach the required nine votes for an adoption.
The amendment suggested an additional paragraph, which would have had the Council call on “all States, and above all those with major space capabilities, to take urgent measures to prevent for all time the placement of weapons in outer space and the threat or use of force in outer space, from space against Earth and from Earth against objects in outer space, and to seek through negotiations the early elaboration of appropriate reliably verifiable legally binding multilateral agreements.”
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It’s disappointing to see that Russia vetoed the draft resolution on keeping weapons out of outer space. We should all work towards ensuring the peaceful use of outer space and preventing an arms race up there. This veto is a setback for international cooperation and security.
I believe that it is crucial for all nations, especially those with significant space capabilities, to prioritize the peaceful use of outer space and prevent the escalation of an arms race in that domain. It’s disappointing to see the veto by Russia hindering progress towards maintaining international peace and security.
Russia uses its veto to quash the draft resolution aimed at keeping weapons out of outer space. The Security Council rejected the draft resolution by a vote of 13 in favour to one against, with one abstention. Also, the Council would have called on all nations to refrain from actions contrary to the objective of the peaceful use of outer space. It’s important for all States, particularly major space-capable ones, to actively contribute to maintaining international peace and security in outer space.
It’s disappointing to see Russia blocking a resolution that aims to keep outer space free from weapons. We should all work towards peaceful use of outer space and preventing any potential arms race up there. Hopefully, a solution can be found to ensure the security and cooperation of all nations.
The Security Council clearly needs to prioritize the peaceful use of outer space and prevent an arms race. It’s disappointing that Russia’s veto hindered progress on this crucial issue.
It’s disappointing to see Russia vetoing a resolution that aimed to keep weapons out of outer space. All nations, especially those with significant space capabilities, should actively work towards ensuring the peaceful use of outer space and preventing an arms race. It’s crucial for international peace and security as well as promoting cooperation among nations. Russia’s decision goes against the objective of maintaining a peaceful environment in space.
It is disappointing that Russia chose to veto the draft resolution on space weapon ban. All nations should actively work towards maintaining peace and cooperation in outer space.
It’s troubling to see Russia blocking efforts to keep outer space free from weapons. It’s vital for international peace and security that we prevent an arms race in space.