Russia blocks UN resolution on peaceful use of outer space

Russia's UN Veto Fuels More Tension With the US Over Nuclear Weapons in Space

This week, Russia unsurprisingly vetoed a draft resolution to prevent the placement of nuclear weapons in orbit. Russia’s rejection of the United Nations resolution is not a clear indication that it possesses orbital arsenal that could destroy satellite constellations, but it shows the country is not wavering under…Read more...

Russia stands alone in vetoing UN resolution on nuclear weapons in space

"The United States assesses that Russia is developing a new satellite carrying a nuclear device."

Russia Vetoes Ban on Nuclear Weapons in Space at U.N. Security Council

Russia on Wednesday used its veto power at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to block a resolution sponsored by the United States and Japan to ban nuclear weapons in outer space. The post Russia Vetoes Ban on Nuclear Weapons in Space at U.N. Security Council appeared first on Breitbart.

Russia vetos US-Japan resolution against nukes in space, ‘unprecedented escalation’ in UN fight

“Although Russia would not be expected to vote for a resolution aimed at its own conduct, its response that it is ‘against’ putting nuclear weapons in space is just vague enough to not quite be reassuring,” said Jessica West of Canada’s Project Ploughshares.

The European Parliament adopted a resolution “On undemocratic presidential elections in Russia and their illegal conduct on the occupied territory of Russia”...

Russia vetoes UN resolution to prevent nuclear arms race in outer space

Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution sponsored by the US and Japan on Wednesday, which called on all nations to contribute to the peaceful use of outer space and to prevent a dangerous nuclear arms race. Furthermore, the resolution would have urged 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.” The draft resolution r…