News Snapshot:
Russia vetoes UN Security action on Ukraine, China abstains NEW YORK: Russia vetoed a draft UN Security Council resolution on Friday that would have deplored Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, while China abstained from the vote – a move western countries view as a win for showing Russia’s international isolation. The UAE and India also abstained from the vote on the US-drafted text. The remaining 11 council members voted in favour. The draft resolution is now expected to be taken up by the 193-member UN General Assembly. China’s abstention comes just weeks after Beijing and Moscow declared a “no limits” partnership,...
