USSR Vetoes UN Resolution on KAL Flight 007
September 12th, 1983
September 12th, 1983
How Long Ago?
41 years, 6 months, 3 days ago
Location
New York, United States
Category
Politics & Government
People
- Yuri Andropov
- Korean Air Lines
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USSR Vetoes UN Resolution on KAL Flight 007
The USSR exercised its veto in the UN Security Council regarding a resolution that condemned the Soviet Union for shooting down Korean Air Lines Flight 007. The resolution was introduced as a response to the September 1 incident, where the aircraft was destroyed, resulting in the death of all 269 passengers and crew. The Soviet Union justified the action by claiming the flight had violated its airspace, while the resolution sought to hold the USSR accountable for the loss of innocent lives. The veto showcased the deepening rifts in the Cold War.
KAL Flight 007 was shot down by the USSR.
269 people died in the airliner incident.
The USSR vetoed the UN resolution condemning it.
The incident escalated Cold War tensions.
What Happened?
The United Nations Security Council convened to address the crisis stemming from the destruction of Korean Air Lines Flight 007, which had been shot down by Soviet military aircraft on September 1. The incident occurred when the commercial airliner, en route from New York to Seoul, strayed into Soviet airspace near the Kamchatka Peninsula. The Soviet government claimed that the flight had been a deliberate provocation and justified their military's actions by citing concerns over national security. In response, various nations condemned the attack and sought to hold the Soviet Union accountable for the loss of life, thus leading to the proposal of a resolution in the UN Security Council. On September 12, the resolution was brought forward to deplore the Soviet destruction of the airliner and express condolences to the families of the victims. However, the USSR exercised its veto power, blocking the resolution and demonstrating its willingness to defy international criticism.
Why Does it Matter?
The veto by the USSR had significant ramifications in international relations during the Cold War. It illustrated the limitations of the United Nations in mediating conflicts when one of the permanent members was directly involved. The incident heightened tensions between the West and the Soviet bloc and set the stage for further confrontations in the geopolitical landscape. The events surrounding KAL Flight 007 remain a pivotal moment in Cold War history, reflecting the perilous nature of political maneuvering and the consequences of military engagements in civilian airspace.
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