TOKYO, April 25 -- NHK World issued the following news:
Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution sponsored by Japan and the United States that aims to prevent a nuclear arms race in space.
The draft resolution calls for full compliance with the Outer Space Treaty, which promotes the peaceful use of space.
It also seeks a ban on the development of nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction for deployment in Earth orbit.
In Wednesday's vote, 13 of the Security Council's 15 members supported the draft resolution, but China abstained and Russia exercised its veto.
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield said after the vote: "This is not the first time Russia has undermined the global nonproliferation regime. Over...