The United States on Wednesday questioned whether China and Russia had elevated their “no limits” strategic partnership above global security by vetoing more UN sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches.
North Korea defended its development of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons as protection against"direct threats" from the United States.North Korea defended its development of ballistic missiles and nuclear weapons as protection against"direct threats" from the United States.
China and Russia declared a “no limits” partnership in February, nearly three weeks before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine. The United States has warned that North Korea is preparing to conduct a seventh nuclear test, and says it will again push for UN sanctions if it takes place. The key is to take actions, not just talk about its readiness for dialogue with no preconditions,” said Zhang.
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