Russia vetoes a draft resolution to prevent a nuclear arms race in space

The draft resolution emphasized that the explosion of a nuclear weapon or the use of any other type of weapon of mass destruction in outer space could have serious consequences for the interests of all states.

According to the document, recognizing that preventing an arms race in outer space would eliminate a serious threat to international peace and security, the Security Council called on all states engaged in activities in the exploration and use of outer space to fully comply with international law, including the UN Charter.

The draft called not to develop nuclear weapons or any other weapons of mass destruction intended to be placed in orbit around the Earth, installed on celestial bodies or otherwise placed in outer space, and to actively promote the goal of the peaceful use of outer space and preventing an arms race in outer space.

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