Rocket Lab to conduct first private mission to Venusĭemocrats should not allow extremist MAGA candidates to ‘rebrand’ themselves going into November If the UN is incapable of doing that, then it is time to change it,” said Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova recently.

They should find a way to send in blue helmets, that is, soldiers who would oversee respect for human rights and supplies. is unable to take firm steps, then it is hopeless.

“When something of this scale is happening and the U.N. peacekeeping soldiers have been sidelined, thanks to Russia’s veto power. China, for its part, abstains from voting against Russia in a wink and a nod to the Kremlin. The United Nations has 193 members yet continues to allow Russia to remain as a powerful member that can veto any resolution launched against it. In other words, this vote does nothing to change conditions on the ground in the war, which is the only important thing in the end. I quit!” gambit, and declared it was “withdrawing” of its own volition as it continues to slaughter civilians in Ukraine. That council, per its charter, is responsible for “the promotion and protection of human rights around the globe.” Russia responded by using the “You can’t fire me. In a move typical of the U.N.’s approach, its General Assembly voted last week to suspend Russia from the U.N. Why? Because Russia tabled the vote - while Ukrainian women and children were slaughtered and starved. Why? Because Russia alone had the power to shut it down.Īnother example: In late March, the Security Council failed to adopt a draft resolution that would have demanded civilian protection in Ukraine along with unimpeded access for humanitarian assistance. Despite such a strong majority, it did not pass. Overall, 11 of the council’s 15 members voted in favor of it, with China, India and the United Arab Emirates abstaining. Since all it takes is one “no” vote by one of the five permanent members of the council, the resolution never saw the light of day.

And giving Russian President Vladimir Putin a vote makes the Security Council effectively worthless.Įxample: Russia vetoed a resolution shortly after its invasion in February that would have required the Kremlin to halt its attack immediately and withdraw all troops from the country. The five countries who serve as permanent members represent just 29 percent of the world’s population. The U.S., United Kingdom and France serve as the Security Council’s other three permanent members. Taiwan was expelled in 1971 in favor of admitting China. Removing Russia from the Security Council can be done, if precedent means anything. Zelensky says Russia should be removed or the council might as well dissolve itself “altogether.” Amen. Russia somehow remains a permanent member of the Security Council.

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