Russia blocks UN resolution on annexations, China abstains – World

The resolution at the UN Security Council against the Russian "farce" referendums and the annexation of Ukrainian territories was rejected due to the veto of Moscow, while China abstained along with Brazil, India and Gabon. Ten votes in favor of the motion, presented by the US and Albania. "The US military in Europe is ready for any eventuality," US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a press briefing. "We don't see any imminent threats about Moscow's use of nuclear weapons at the moment but we continue to monitor the situation very seriously," Sullivan said. "On NATO, the United States…