Russia, China veto UNSC resolution on Aleppo ceasefire

The UN Security Council on Monday failed to adopt a resolution for a week long truce in Syria's northern city of Aleppo as Russia and China vetoed

Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council resolution on immediate seven-day ceasefire in the Syrian city of Aleppo, which was submitted by Egypt, New Zealand and Spain.

Russian Foreign Minister earlier described the draft resolution as “counterproductive,” Russia Today reported on Monday.

Before the vote, Russia's UN envoy said that the country would vote against the document, informing UNSC members of Moscow’s decision.

Source: MENA