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Russia Vetoes UN Resolution on Space Arms Race
- 25 Apr 2024
On 24th April 2024, Russia blocked a US-led UN resolution aiming to prevent an arms race in space, triggering concerns over potential clandestine activities.
Key Points
- Contentious Resolution: Russia vetoed a UN Security Council resolution, proposed by the US and Japan, to curb space weaponization, sparking diplomatic tensions.
- Allegations and Denials: Amid allegations of Russia developing space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapons, Russia denied the claims, calling the resolution a "joke."
- Lack of Transparency: US officials refrain from divulging intelligence supporting the allegations, raising suspicions about Russia's motives for vetoing the resolution.
- Voting Outcome: The draft resolution received 13 votes in favor, while China abstained and Russia cast the sole veto, underscoring diverging stances on space militarization.
- Russia's Stance: Russian President Putin reiterated opposition to nuclear weapon deployment in space, emphasizing transparency in Russia's space policy.
- Treaty Obligations: The proposed resolution aimed to uphold the Outer Space Treaty's provisions, urging states to promote peaceful space exploration and prevent arms proliferation.
- Rising Concerns: Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, governments increasingly recognize the strategic importance of satellites, highlighting the need to safeguard space assets.
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