The members of the United Nations Security Council decided to not support a Russian resolution on Friday that would have allowed cross-border humanitarian aid deliveries into Syria through two crossings for period of six months
UNITED NATIONS (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 20th December, 2019) The members of the United Nations Security Council decided to not support a Russian resolution on Friday that would have allowed cross-border humanitarian aid deliveries into Syria through two crossings for period of six months.The resolution received 5 votes in favor, while 4 members voted against, and 4 countries abstained.
A Security Council resolution requires nine votes and no veto from any of the five permanent members - China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Earlier in the day, Russia and China rejected a resolution drafted by Belgium, Germany and Kuwait that called for authorizing deliveries through three crossings for another year.
