Russia fails at UN in bid for Ukraine, US bioweapons inquiry

Russia fails in UN Security Council bid for Ukraine, US bioweapons inquiry

Only China voted with Russia in favour of a draft UN Security Council resolution on establishing a formal inquiry into Moscow's accusation the US and Ukraine have biological weapons programmes in Ukraine. Washington and Kyiv deny the claim.

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03 November, 2022

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The US, UK and France voted against Russia's draft Security Council resolution [ANDREA RENAULT/AFP/Getty-file photo]

failed on Wednesday to get the to establish a formal inquiry into its accusation that the United States and have biological weapons programmes in Ukraine, a claim that Washington and Kyiv deny.

Only China voted with Russia in favour of a draft Security Council resolution on the measure.

The United States, the United Kingdom and France voted against it, while the remaining 10 council members abstained.

UN disarmament officials have long said they are not aware of any biological weapons programs in Ukraine.

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Russia has raised the issue of chemical and biological weapons in Ukraine several times at the UN Security Council since its forces invaded Ukraine on 24 February.

The and Ukraine have rejected Russia's accusations.

Washington and allies have criticised Russia for wasting council time and spreading conspiracy theories.

(Reuters)