Russia ‘abolishes’ monitoring of sanctions on North Korea with UN veto

The Security Council resolution would have extended the mandate of the panel of experts for a year, but Russia’s veto will halt its operation (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)

Russia vetoed a UN resolution on Thursday effectively abolishing the monitoring of sanctions against North Korea by UN experts.

Russia’s vote sparked Western accusations that Moscow was acting to shield its weapons purchases from North Korea for use in its war against Ukraine, in violation of sanctions.