Russia Pumps the Brakes on Extending Experts’ Help for North Korea Sanctions
13 стран-членов Совета Безопасности проголосовали за продление мандата Группы экспертов, оказывающих помощь в работе Комитета по санкциям в отношении Корейской Народно-Демократической Республики (КНДР), Китай воздержался, а Россия проголосовала против, блокировав продление.
Выступая перед голосованием, Постоянный представитель России при ООН Василий Небензя обвинил коалицию западных стран во главе с США «в беспрецедентной политике по удушению Пхеньяна». По его словам, она включает в себя жесткие односторонние ограничения, агрессивную пропаганду и прямые личные угрозы в адрес властей КНДР.
После голосования заместитель постоянного представителя США при Организации Объединенных Наций Роберт Вуд подчеркнул, что сегодняшнее голосование позволит КНДР действовать в условиях еще большей безнаказанности. «КНДР ставит под угрозу глобальную безопасность из-за разработки баллистических ракет дальнего радиуса действия и своих усилий по обходу санкций», – добавил он.
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Постоянный представитель Республики Корея при Организации Объединенных Наций Хван Джун Кук выразил обеспокоенность тем, что «Пхеньян открыто пренебрегает решениями Совета Безопасности и проводит все более опасную и агрессивную ядерную политику, в частности, против Республики Корея». «На данный момент Россия, похоже, больше заинтересована в том, чтобы поощрить КНДР за предоставление боеприпасов и баллистических ракет для ведения войны в Украине», – отметил он.
Заместитель постоянного представителя Китая при ООН Гэн Шуан констатировал, что ситуация на Корейском полуострове характеризуется сохраняющейся напряженностью и растущей конфронтацией, что не отвечает ничьим интересам. Китай, продолжил дипломат, не заинтересован в этом, однако, по его словам, санкции и растущее давление на Пхеньян не помогут разрядить обстановку, а только еще больше обострят ее.
В состав Комитета по санкциям входят все 15 членов Совета Безопасности, и Комитет принимает решения на основе консенсуса. В настоящее время Председателем Комитета на период, заканчивающийся 31 декабря 2024 года, является Паскаль Кристин Берисвиль из Швейцарии. Двумя заместителями Председателя в 2024 году являются Япония и Республика Корея.
Поддержку работе Комитета оказывала Группа экспертов, созданная во исполнение резолюции 1874, принятой в 2009 году. Теперь мандат Группы не будет продлен.
Выступая после заседания Совета Безопасности, Постоянный представитель Швейцарии Паскаль Бэрисвиль отметила, что «из-за применения Россией вето Группа не сможет продолжить свою важную работу, в том числе документировать нарушения санкционного режима [КНДР]».
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Speaking before the vote, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, accused the coalition of Western countries led by the US of “an unprecedented policy of strangling Pyongyang.” According to him, it includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats to the authorities of the DPRK. After the vote, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Robert Wood, emphasized that today’s vote will allow the DPRK to act with even greater impunity. “The DPRK jeopardizes global security due to the development of long-range ballistic missiles and its efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he added.
Isn’t it concerning that Russia opposed extending the mandate of the experts assisting the North Korea Sanctions Committee?
It is indeed worrying that Russia blocked the extension of the experts’ mandate to assist the North Korea Sanctions Committee. Their decision could have far-reaching consequences on global security.
Speaking before the vote, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, accused the coalition of Western countries led by the US of pursuing an “unprecedented policy to strangle Pyongyang.” According to him, it includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats against the authorities of the DPRK. After the vote, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Robert Wood, emphasized that today’s vote will allow the DPRK to act with even greater impunity. “The DPRK poses a threat to global security due to the development of long-range ballistic missiles and its efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he added. Republic of Korea’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Hwang Joon-kook expressed concern that “Pyongyang openly disregards the decisions of the Security Council and increasingly conducts a more dangerous and aggressive nuclear program.”
Speaking before the vote, Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN Vasilii Nebenzia accused a coalition of Western countries led by the United States of “unprecedented policy to suffocate Pyongyang.” He said it includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats to the authorities of the DPRK. Following the vote, Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations Robert Wood emphasized that today’s vote will allow the DPRK to act with even greater impunity. “DPRK jeopardizes global security due to the development of long-range ballistic missiles and its efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he added.
Speaking of the voting, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, accused the coalition of Western countries led by the US of “an unprecedented policy of suffocating Pyongyang.” According to him, it includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats to the authorities of the DPRK. Following the vote, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the US to the United Nations, Robert Wood, emphasized that today’s vote will allow the DPRK to act with even greater impunity. “The DPRK poses a threat to global security due to the development of long-range ballistic missiles and its efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he added.
Speaking before the vote, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, accused a coalition of Western countries led by the United States of “unprecedented policy to stifle Pyongyang.” According to him, it includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats against the authorities of North Korea. After the vote, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Robert Wood, emphasized that today’s vote will allow North Korea to act with even greater impunity. “North Korea poses a threat to global security due to the development of long-range ballistic missiles and its efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he added.
Speaking before the vote, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, Vasily Nebenzya, accused the coalition of Western countries led by the US of pursuing an “unprecedented policy to strangle Pyongyang”. According to him, it includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats against the authorities in the DPRK. After the vote, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Robert Wood, emphasized that today’s vote would allow the DPRK to act with even greater impunity. “The DPRK poses a threat to global security due to its development of long-range ballistic missiles and its efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he added. The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, Hwang Joon-kook, expressed concern that “Pyongyang openly disregards the decisions of the Security Council and pursues an increasingly dangerous and aggressive nuclear agenda.”
Speaking before the vote, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, Vasilii Nebenzia, accused the coalition of western countries led by the US of an “unprecedented policy of suffocating Pyongyang”. According to him, it includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats to the authorities of the DPRK. After the vote, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, Robert Wood, emphasized that today’s vote will allow the DPRK to act with even greater impunity. “The DPRK poses a threat to global security due to the development of long-range ballistic missiles and its efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he added. Also read: IAEA warns of the development of the DPRK’s nuclear program. The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, Hwan Joon Kuk, expressed concern that “Pyongyang openly disregards the decisions of the Security Council and is conducting increasingly dangerous and aggressive nuclear activities.”
Speaking before the vote, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya accused the coalition of Western countries led by the USA of an “unprecedented policy of suffocating Pyongyang.” According to him, it includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats to the authorities of the DPRK. After the vote, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the USA to the United Nations Robert Wood emphasized that today’s vote will allow the DPRK to act with even greater impunity. “The DPRK threatens global security due to the development of long-range ballistic missiles and its efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he added. Republic of Korea’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Hwang Joon-kook expressed concern that “Pyongyang openly ignores the decisions of the Security Council and is conducting increasingly dangerous and aggressive nuclear activities.”
Speaking before the vote, the Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasiliy Nebenzya accused the Western coalition led by the US of an “unprecedented policy of suffocating Pyongyang”. According to him, it includes harsh unilateral restrictions, aggressive propaganda, and direct personal threats to the authorities of the DPRK. After the vote, the Deputy Permanent Representative of the United States at the United Nations, Robert Wood, emphasized that today’s vote will allow the DPRK to act with even greater impunity. “The DPRK is threatening global security due to the development of long-range ballistic missiles and its efforts to circumvent sanctions,” he added. Also read: IAEA warns of the development of the DPRK’s nuclear program The Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nations, Hwan Jun Kook, expressed concern that “Pyongyang openly disregards the decisions of the Security Council and is conducting increasingly dangerous and aggressive nuclear activities.”
As a concerned citizen, it’s disheartening to see the tensions escalating between world powers over North Korea. It’s crucial for diplomacy to prevail and avoid any further threats to global security.