China, Russia Urge UN Security Council To Lift Economic Sanctions on North Korea

China and Russia have approached the United Nations with a request aiming to eliminate crucial sanctions against North Korea. The restrictions should be relaxed “with the goal of strengthening the livelihood of North Korea’s civilian population,” according to the resolution. It also favors the resumption of diplomatic talks between North Korea and the United States. The sanctions have been in effect since 2006 and have gradually gotten more severe over time. China, Russia plead with UNSC The draft resolution builds on a resolution offered by China and Russia in 2019; but due to Western resistance, it was never fully introduced…