The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war a…

Vladimir Putin
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The United Nations' founders understood that decisions affecting war and peace should happen only by consensus, and with America's consent, the veto by Security Council permanent members was enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The profound wisdom of this has underpinned the stability of international relations for decades. ✨ A Plea for Caution From Russia. www.nytimes.com. September 11, 2013.
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