New York — The US and Russia are waging rival campaigns at the UN Security Council over the type of ballistic missile fired by North Korea earlier in July, as the US pushes to impose stronger sanctions on Pyongyang over the test. US ambassador Nikki Haley held an intelligence briefing for her council colleagues on Monday to argue that Pyongyang fired an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), diplomats said. The meeting was attended by Russia and North Korean ally China. UN diplomats said Russia had suggested that Russian and US military experts exchange information on the launch. The US briefing came after Russia sent a brief letter and diagram on July 8 to the 15-member Security Council, asserting that its radars determined that the missile launched by Pyongyang on July 4 was medium-range. Russia’s contention that North Korea did not fire an ICBM hinders Washington’s push for the Security Council to impose stronger sanctions on North Korea. The US, Russia, China, Britain and Fr...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.