US walks out of UN Security Council meeting as France condemns rights vote
The United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday during France's remarks on Ukraine, escalating a public dispute between the longtime allies over human rights.
The move followed a clash over Washington's vote against extending the mandate of the UN human rights chief, after France likened the US position to that of Russia, North Korea and other authoritarian states.
US Walks Out of UN Meeting After France Criticism
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