France, Russia, and Germany have stated that they will not accept any new UN Security Council resolution that paves the way for a military attack on Iraq. Dominique de Villepin, the French Foreign Minister, announced this today at the end of discussions with Igor Ivanov and Joschka Fischer, the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Germany, in Paris. Mr. de Villepin told reporters that France and Russia, as two permanent members of the UN Security Council, will fully fulfill their responsibilities regarding this issue. Igor Ivanov, the Russian Foreign Minister, stated yesterday that his country might use its veto power in the UN Security Council to block a resolution supported by the United States and Britain. In Washington, a White House spokesman said President Bush remains confident that the UN Security Council will ultimately approve this resolution.
France, Russia, and Germany Will Not Accept New UN Security Council Resolution on Military Attack on Iraq - 2003-03-05
France, Russia, and Germany have united to oppose any new UN resolution that would allow military action against Iraq. This stance was confirmed by their foreign ministers during talks in Paris. The situation is significant as it highlights the rift between these nations and the US regarding military intervention in Iraq.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
France, Russia, and Germany announced their opposition to a new UN resolution that would authorize military action against Iraq. This declaration came after discussions among the foreign ministers of these countries in Paris.
- The three countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council.
- Russia indicated it might use its veto power to block the resolution.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The lead-up to the Iraq War in 2003 saw significant international debate over the legitimacy of military intervention, particularly concerning weapons of mass destruction.
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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