Russia Vetoes U.N. Resolution on Nuclear Weapons in Space

Russia's veto of a U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at preventing nuclear arms in space raises questions about its intentions and commitment to international treaties.

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.