Veto Power

Ukraine calls UN Security meeting after mass Russian attack across country

The recent mass Russian attack across Ukraine has sent shockwaves through the international community, prompting Ukraine to call for a UN Security Council meeting. The timing of this attack, coinciding with Russia assuming the presidency of the Security Council, is nothing short of ironic and concerning. The fact that Ukraine is not even on the agenda for the month raises eyebrows and underlines the ineffectiveness of the Security Council when it comes to addressing real threats to global peace and security.

The Security Council, established after World War II to prevent the kind of aggression we are currently witnessing from Russia, seems to have lost its purpose.… Continue reading

Russia and China veto US resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

America’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza has been met with resistance from Russia and China, who exercised their veto power to prevent the resolution from passing. It is evident that Russia’s motivations may be rooted in diverting attention from their actions in Ukraine, using Gaza as a smokescreen to shield themselves from scrutiny. The prioritization of political agendas over human lives is a reprehensible display of power dynamics at the expense of innocent civilians caught in the crossfire.

The language in the resolution, specifically the condition of releasing hostages, became a point of contention leading to the veto. While Russia claims to support a ceasefire, their actions speak louder than words.… Continue reading