Koursk submarine sinking and nuclear pollution risks in ex-USSR

This procedure addresses the environmental and security risks following the sinking of the Russian submarine Koursk. It focuses on the potential for radioactive contamination in the oceans and the broader danger of nuclear pollution stemming from aging military hardware in former Soviet states.

The resolution primarily affects maritime safety and environmental protection. It calls for greater transparency and international cooperation regarding nuclear armaments control and non-proliferation to prevent ecological disasters.