Wednesday, June 3, 2009

China, Russia Delay United Nations Action on Sanctions Against North Korea Over Nuclear Test

May 22: Undated photo shows N. Korean leader Kim Jong Il, center, watching flight training as he inspects the Korean People's Army Air Force Unit 814. AP

From FOX News:

UNITED NATIONS — North Korea's allies China and Russia raised questions Tuesday about some possible new sanctions against North Korea for its recent nuclear test, delaying Security Council action sought by key Western powers, U.N. diplomats said.

But, getting a resolution out quickly is less important than getting one that has teeth, they said.

"We need meaningful sanctions," France's U.N. Ambassador Jean-Maurice Ripert stressed.

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My Comment: This is bad news for veryone. President Obama has (so far) failed in his diplomatic effort to punish North Korea. I must also wonder on where is Secretary of State Hillary Clinton .... she has been very quiet lately.

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