UN diplomats say Russia blocked NKorea statement
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UN diplomats said Thursday Russia has blocked UN Security Council approval of a statement that would strongly condemn North Korea's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile and renew a pledge to take "further significant measures."
The diplomats, speaking on condition of anonymity because discussions have been private, said North Korea's closest ally, China, had agreed to the text. They said discussions were continuing Thursday to try to find wording that all 15 council members would approve.
According to one diplomat, Russia objected because the proposed statement said the launch was of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
