Five countries, China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States can emphasize their veto power in the UN Security Council. Veto meaning ‘ I forbid ‘ in Latin is the power to unilaterally stop an official action, especially the enactment of legislation. Russia has established its veto power the most as compared to other permanent nations.China has historically used veto the least, The US has used the veto power mostly for decisions concerning Israel. UK has first used veto in October 1956 with France for a Palestinian issue.
Which all countries have veto power?
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Srushti Vaidya
Srushti Vaidya is a mass media student from Ramnarian Ruia Autonomous College, Mumbai. She holds interest in politics and wants to pursue her carrer in journalism. Contact her at vaidyasrushti19@gmail.com