North Korean sanctions

From Russia with fuel: NKorean ships may be undermining sanctions

At least eight North Korean ships that left Russia with a cargo of fuel this year headed for their homeland despite declaring other destinations, a ploy that US officials say is often used to undermine sanctions.

US softens NKorea resolution ahead of UN vote

The United States submits a new North Korean sanctions resolution to the UN Security Council, toning down its demands less than 24 hours before a vote, diplomats say, as it seeks to bring China and Russia on board.

September 21, 2017
September 21, 2017

From Russia with fuel: NKorean ships may be undermining sanctions

At least eight North Korean ships that left Russia with a cargo of fuel this year headed for their homeland despite declaring other destinations, a ploy that US officials say is often used to undermine sanctions.

September 11, 2017
September 11, 2017

US softens NKorea resolution ahead of UN vote

The United States submits a new North Korean sanctions resolution to the UN Security Council, toning down its demands less than 24 hours before a vote, diplomats say, as it seeks to bring China and Russia on board.