The U.N. Security Council (UNSC) convened Wednesday to discuss North Korea’s latest spate of missile tests but once again failed to issue a joint condemnation due to Russian and Chinese opposition.

During the meeting, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield slammed Pyongyang for a “self-initiated and unprovoked” campaign of testing that threatens regional stability.

“Let’s be clear: The DPRK is not undertaking its activities defensively in response to threatening behavior,” she added.

Representatives from South Korea and Japan also joined the council meeting to rebuke the DPRK.

“The launches demonstrate that the North Korean regime continues to prioritize its