US EditionContentious IAEA Resolution: U.S. Joins Opposition
The US opposed the IAEA resolution due to weaker language and concerns it might hinder peace talks; 20 nations voted for the measure, diplomats said.
- On March 5 in Vienna, the United States joined Russia, China and Niger in opposing an IAEA Board resolution denouncing attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure as a threat to nuclear safety.
- The United States said in its statement to the board that 'While we continue supporting the IAEA's work in-country, we do not support the Board's current consideration of an unnecessary resolution that does not help achieve peace between Ukraine and Russia.'
- The vote tally showed the IAEA Board passed the resolution with 20 votes in favour, 10 abstentions and four against; supporters included France, Britain, Australia, Canada, South Africa and Argentina while Brazil, Egypt, Morocco and Saudi Arabia abstained.
- Following a recent U.N. General Assembly abstention, the U.S. decision marks the first time it opposed an IAEA resolution, potentially complicating relations with allied countries that supported the text.
- Broader diplomatic stakes are reflected in Ukraine's refusal to cede territory and the U.N. General Assembly's recent vote with 107 in favour, 12 against, and 51 abstentions.
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The United States continues to support the IAEA's work in Ukraine, despite refusing to sign a resolution of the Agency's Governing Council on March 5.
US joins Russia, China in opposing IAEA resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure
The U.S. voted against a resolution condemning attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure during a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors on March 5, joining Russia, China, and Niger in opposing the measure.
US Joins Russia and China in Voting Against IAEA Resolution on Attacks Targeting Ukraine’s Power Grid
The United States voted against an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) board resolution on attacks on Ukraine’s power grid, according to Reuters on March 5. The vote at the International Atomic Energy Agency’s 35-nation Board of Governors in Vienna put the US alongside Russia, China, and Niger. This marked the first time the United States voted against such a resolution. The resolution text stated it “reemphasizes that attacks targeting Uk…
The United States voted on Thursday alongside Russia, China and Niger against a resolution by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) condemning attacks on Ukraine's power grid as a threat to nuclear security, Agerpres reports, citing Reuters. The IAEA Board of Governors, made up of representatives from 35 countries, nevertheless adopted …
The United States unexpectedly supported Russia, China, and Niger. The IAEA Board of Governors adopted a resolution recognizing the direct consequences for nuclear safety and security caused by Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy sector. However, the United States opposed it. This was reported by RBC-Ukraine, citing a statement by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga and Reuters. Read also: Ukraine and Russia agreed to a local ceasefire for Zaporizhz…
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