Russia, China Veto UN Resolution Seeking Venezuela Elections
- U.S.-backed resolution a ‘smokescreen,’ Russia’s envoy says
- Maduro regime threatens peace and security, U.S.’s Abrams says
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Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-drafted United Nations Security Council resolution Thursday calling for a “peaceful political process” leading to free elections in Venezuela.
Nine council members voted in favor, while South Africa joined Russia and China in voting no, and three abstained. To pass, a resolution needs nine votes in support and no vetoes by the five permanent members, which include Russia and China. Both countries back the the authoritarian regime of President Nicolas Maduro.