Overview

• Russia vetoed a U.N. Security Council resolution that would have banned the development and deployment of nuclear weapons in space.
• The resolution, co-sponsored by the U.S. and Japan, was supported by 13 members, with China abstaining.
• U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield criticized Russia's veto, suggesting it undermines trust in existing arms control commitments.
• Russia and China proposed an amendment for a broader ban on all weapons in space, which was not adopted.
• The veto has sparked criticism from the U.S. and Japan, emphasizing a missed opportunity for strengthening global security norms.