U.S., U.K. Envoys React to Russia's Veto on UN Resolution
Published Date: 2/26/2022
Source: Bloomberg Politics
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield and her U.K. counterpart Barbara Woodward speak after a UN Security Council resolution condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine and calling for the immediate withdrawal of its forces was vetoed by Russia's envoy. The resolution sponsored by the U.S. and Albania won support from 11 nations while China -- which often aligns itself with Russia on issues at the world body -- was joined by the UAE and India in abstaining. (Excerpts)