(2023-08-25). DPR Korea: Dialogue 'only way forward', UN official says in wake of latest launch. news.un.org The recent launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) of a satellite posed a major risk to international civil aviation and maritime traffic, a senior UN political affairs official said on Friday, underscoring the need for practical measures to reduce tensions in the Korean Peninsula and create space for dialogue.
(2023-08-25). US using its UNSC presidency in selfish interests when calling meeting on DPRK — diplomat. tass.com "Evidently, today's meeting is nothing but a cynical and hypocritical attempt by the United States and its allies to augment pressure on Pyongyang and distract attention from Washington and its allies' reckless and escalatory actions in the region, which are a real source of threats to international peace and security," Vasily Nebenzya said…
(2023-08-26). Policy of tough sanctions against North Korea exhausted itself — Russian diplomat. tass.com It runs counter to the tasks of restoring trust the Security Council should focus on, Vasily Nebenzya said…
(2023-08-25). North Korea's Satellite Launch is Exercise of Right to Self Defense – Envoy. sputnikglobe.com UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – North Korea is exercising its right to self-defense with its latest satellite launch attempt earlier this week, North Korean Ambassador to the United Nations Kim Song said on Friday.