A Russian veto stops monitoring North Korea's sanctions, angering its southern neighbor. South Korea considered the Russian veto “irresponsible.” China abstained from voting, while the remaining 13 members of the Security Council voted in favor of renewing the committee.
The move comes amid accusations led by the United States that North Korea is transferring weapons to Russia for Moscow to use in the war in Ukraine. Moscow and Pyongyang deny these accusations, although they pledged last year to strengthen military relations.