US and Russia clash over space nuclear weapons at UN

Summary: The United States and Russia are at odds over nuclear weapons in space at the UN Security Council. The US-drafted resolution aims to prevent an arms race in outer space. Russia is expected to block it. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty prohibits placing nuclear weapons in Earth's orbit. Russia and China plan to propose an amendment banning all weapons in outer space. The resolution needs nine votes and no vetoes to pass.

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