Tag: Security Council

China Using Multi-Pronged Approach to Subjugate the UN’s Foreign Policy Agendas: Experts

The United States and its allies faced a China blockade at the UN on March 17 when they tried to spotlight the dire human rights situation and increasing repression in North Korea. Russia joined China in what analysts increasingly see as a trend of multi-faceted sabotaging of the United Nations–its principles, practices, and institutions. Experts…


Zelenskyy Demands Russia Get Expelled From UN Security Council

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday told the U.N. Security Council that Russia should be removed from the U.N. body over what he said were atrocities that were committed near Kyiv. In an address, the Ukrainian leader said Russia should be held accountable and urged the United Nations to take action. Over the weekend, Kyiv…


UN Security Council Holds First Meeting Over Russia-Ukraine Tensions

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday met publicly at the request of the United States to discuss Russia’s military build-up near its border with Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, following opening remarks by Russian diplomat Vasily Nebenzya, said the United States has called for the meeting to protect peace and security, saying the negotiations…


UN Security Council Meets Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

The United Nations Security Council gathered on Jan. 31 at the request of the United States to discuss Russia’s military buildup near its border with Ukraine. U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, following opening remarks by Russian diplomat Vasily Nebenzya, said the United States called for the meeting to protect peace and security, saying the negotiations are not…


Biden Nominates National Security Council Team, Many From Obama Era

With only two weeks until Inauguration Day, President-elect Joe Biden on Friday revealed 21 appointments to his new National Security Council (NSC) team, calling the members “diverse and experienced.” Many of the appointees worked under the Obama administration, with some in the White House and some in the Obama NSC. “The National Security Council plays a critical role…