China, Russia urge UNSC to end key sanctions on North Korea

By EDITH M. LEDERER
Associated Press

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — China and Russia are urging the U.N. Security Council to end a host of sanctions against North Korea including a ban on exports of seafood and textiles, a cap on imports of refined petroleum products and a prohibition on its citizens working overseas and sending home their earnings. A draft resolution circulated to council members stresses the economic difficulties in North Korea and says the sanctions should be lifted to promote the livelihoods of civilians. A similar China-Russia draft in 2019 drew strong Western opposition, and diplomats say opposition is also likely for this one.