UN Assembly Shoots the Breeze About Russia’s Veto on Extending North Korea Sanctions Experts’ Gig
Генеральная Ассамблея ООН в четверг провела заседание для рассмотрения недавнего случая применения Российской Федерацией права вето в Совете Безопасности. 28 марта Россия заблокировала продление мандата Группы экспертов, оказывающих помощь в работе Комитета по санкциям в отношении Корейской Народно-Демократической Республики (КНДР).
Это уже третий раз в этом году, когда делегаты Генассамблеи собираются для рассмотрения вопроса о применении права вето постоянными членами Совета Безопасности – Китаем, Францией, Россией, Великобританией и Соединенными Штатами.
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В Генассамблее ООН обсудили случай применения Россией и Китаем права вето в Совбезе
Санкции в отношении КНДР включают эмбарго на поставки оружия и меры по предотвращению распространения ядерных и баллистических ракет и развития других программ, связанных с оружием массового поражения. В конце марта Россия проголосовала против предложенного США проекта резолюции о продлении мандата Группы экспертов, которая поддерживает Комитет Совбеза ООН по данным санкциям.
В начале заседания председатель ГА Деннис Фрэнсис заявил дипломатам, что многократное использование права вето подрывает международный мир и безопасность.
По его словам, перспектива ядерного конфликта должна подтолкнуть международное сообщество к действиям. Фрэнсис напомнил о своем визите в октябре в демилитаризованную зону между Республикой Корея и КНДР, известными как Южная и Северная Корея соответственно, подчеркнув, что ситуация там остается напряженной.
РФ предложит новый проект резолюции
В своем выступлении перед Генеральной Ассамблеей Постоянный представитель России при ООН Василий Небензя заявил, что у Группы экспертов «не было ни ресурсов, ни желания осуществлять предметный анализ накопившихся проблем».
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«Ее работа стала сводиться к подыгрыванию западным подходам, перепечатыванию ангажированной информации, анализу газетных заголовков и использованию низкокачественных спутниковых снимков», – объяснил он. Кроме того, по словам дипломата, «санкции влекут за собой острые гуманитарные последствия, которые лежат тяжким бременем на северокорейском населении».
Небензя сообщил, что Россия планирует в ближайшее время предложить на рассмотрение Совета Безопасности проект резолюции, «который бы предусматривал годичное продление мандата Группы при четкой фиксации императива принятия СБ решения об актуализации параметров северокорейского санкционного режима».
КНДР осуждает двойные стандарты
Представитель КНДР Ким Сон заявил, что ядерное оружие имеется во многих странах, в том числе в США, но с санкциями сталкивается лишь его страна.
По его словам, существуют двойные стандарты по поводу права государств на самозащиту, а санкции Совета являются результатом политики США, которая препятствует суверенитету, развитию и самому существование КНДР.
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«Сегодняшняя встреча – это не просто собрание, чтобы услышать об осуществлении права вето, – сказал дипломат. – Скорее, это важный повод для того, чтобы определить, оставим ли мы Совет Безопасности в качестве инструмента Соединенных Штатов… или же мы создадим Совет для обеспечения справедливости и беспристрастности и выполнения его функций в соответствии с требованиями международного сообщества».
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This is already the third time this year that the delegates of the General Assembly gather to discuss the issue of veto usage by the permanent members of the Security Council – China, France, Russia, UK, and the United States. Sanctions against the DPRK include an arms embargo and measures to prevent the spread of nuclear and ballistic missiles and the development of other weapons of mass destruction-related programs. At the end of March, Russia voted against the US proposed resolution to extend the mandate of the Group of Experts supporting the UN Security Council Committee on these sanctions. At the beginning of the meeting, GA Chair Dennis Francis told diplomats that the repeated use of the veto undermines international peace and security. According to him, the prospect of a nuclear conflict should push the international community…
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This is the third time this year that General Assembly delegates gather to discuss the issue of veto rights being used by the permanent members of the Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sanctions against the DPRK include an embargo on weapons supplies and measures to prevent the spread of nuclear and ballistic missiles and the development of other programs related to weapons of mass destruction. At the end of March, Russia voted against the U.S. proposed resolution to extend the mandate of the Expert Group supporting the UN Security Council Committee on these sanctions. At the beginning of the session, GA Chairman Dennis Francis stated to diplomats that the repeated use of the veto undermines international peace and security. According to him, the prospect of a nuclear conflict should push international cooperation.
This is already the third time this year that the General Assembly delegates gather to discuss the issue of veto power being exercised by the permanent members of the Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sanctions against the DPRK include an arms embargo and measures to prevent the spread of nuclear and ballistic missiles and the development of other programs related to weapons of mass destruction. At the end of March, Russia voted against the US-proposed resolution to extend the mandate of the Expert Group supporting the UN Security Council Committee on these sanctions. At the beginning of the session, GA President Dennis Francis told diplomats that the repeated use of the veto undermines international peace and security. According to him, the prospect of nuclear conflict should urge international cooperation.
This is the third time this year that General Assembly delegates have gathered to consider the issue of veto power use by the permanent members of the Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sanctions against North Korea include an embargo on arms shipments and measures to prevent the spread of nuclear and ballistic missiles and the development of other programs related to weapons of mass destruction. At the end of March, Russia voted against the U.S. proposed resolution to extend the mandate of the expert group supporting the UN Security Council’s committee on these sanctions. At the beginning of the meeting, GA Chair Dennis Francis told diplomats that the repeated use of veto power undermines international peace and security. According to him, the prospect of a nuclear conflict should push international cooperation… (text cut off)
Is there any indication of potential resolutions to address the frequent use of veto power by permanent members of the Security Council in situations like these?
There have been ongoing discussions within the UN Assembly about potential solutions to address the recurring issue of veto power abuse by permanent Security Council members. Stay tuned for updates on any proposed resolutions or initiatives.
Is there any indication of potential diplomatic resolutions to address the recurring veto situations in the UN Security Council?
While diplomatic resolutions are always the preferred route, the repeated use of vetoes by permanent members undermines the Council’s effectiveness. It’s crucial for the international community to work towards finding common ground and ensuring the Security Council can fulfill its mandate without hindrance. Let’s hope for constructive dialogues to break this cycle of deadlock.
This is already the third time this year that the General Assembly delegates convene to consider the issue of veto use by permanent members of the Security Council – China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Sanctions against the DPRK include an embargo on arms supplies and measures to prevent the spread of nuclear and ballistic missiles and the development of other programs related to weapons of mass destruction. At the end of March, Russia voted against the proposed US resolution to extend the mandate of the Expert Group supporting the UN Security Council Committee on these sanctions. At the beginning of the session, GA Chairman Dennis Francis told diplomats that the repeated use of the veto undermines international peace and security. According to him, the prospect of a nuclear conflict should push the international community…
Do you think Russia’s veto on extending North Korea sanctions experts’ mandate really undermines international peace and security as stated by Dennis Francis?
It’s already the third time this year that General Assembly delegates have gathered to discuss the use of veto power by the permanent members of the Security Council – China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US. Sanctions against North Korea include an embargo on weapons supplies and measures to prevent the spread of nuclear and ballistic missiles, as well as the development of other programs related to weapons of mass destruction. At the end of March, Russia voted against the proposed US resolution to extend the mandate of the Expert Group supporting the UN Security Council Committee on these sanctions. At the beginning of the meeting, GA Chair Dennis Francis told diplomats that the repeated use of the veto undermines international peace and security. According to him, the prospect of nuclear conflict should urge international cooperation…