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Russia, US argue over North Korea at UN meeting
The nature and type of ballistic missile fired by North Korea earlier this month elicited an arguement between rival Russian and US campaign groups at a UN Security Council meeting.
In her arguement while staging a briefing for her council colleagues which was attended by Russia and North Korean ally China, U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley, said Pyongyang fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) two weeks ago.
However, in its contention, Russia disagreed that North Korea fired an ICBM which hinders Washington’s push for the Security Council to impose stronger sanctions on Pyongyang.
The United States, Russia, China, Britain and France are veto-wielding council members.
Read also: Russia objects to US proposed force against North Korea
Recall two weeks ago that the defence ministry of Russia objected to calls by the United States for UN action on North Korea saying the missile tested by Pyongyang was of medium-range.
Russia also wants the US to amend its statement after it stated its preparedness to defend itself and its allies in case of a possible attack by defiant North Korea led by Kim Jong Un, stressing that it’ll use force if need be.
The Russian mission also suggested that the United States “make appropriate amendments to it” to its statement on North Korea.
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