A United Nations Security Council resolution introduced by the European Union member nations aimed at condemning Syria was vetoed today by both Russia and China, though it had nine votes in favor of it.
The resolution urged Syria to abandon violence against pro-democracy protesters, but ran afoul of Russian officials in particular by including threats of “tough sanctions” within 30 days of the resolution’s adoption.
Russia, which has made it clear they oppose the sanctions, said that made the resolution unacceptable, and also were upset that the resolution did not explicitly rule out a foreign invasion, something they had sought.
French Ambassador Gerard Araud condemned the vetoes as “politically motivated” and promised that the EU would continue to move forward with efforts to demand Syria change their policy.
Now maybe the US will understand how the rest of the world feels when they veto anything to do with Israel!
Sometimes Russia and China, sanctions are the best thing for a nation so they treat their own citizens or others with dignity, America take note of the last comment as well!
Dang, you beat me too it on that first sentence. Almost any time Susan Rice starts screeching, the Israelis have given her the talking points.
Even though I'm not really thinking too good of the government in Syria, I must congratulate Russia and China to that decision. Those Neocolonialist crominals who govern in Britain, France and the US use sanctions as a first step for a war against the people of that country. Russia and China have learned their lessons from the crimes of NATO in Libya when they reached a little finger and NATO ripped off the entire arm. There will be history biooks reporting those crimes in Libya by NATO.
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I totally agrre with you except on one point. If I knew that the US-NATO coalition was going to use the civilian protection resolution for a full scale aggression on Libya and usurpation of its oil wealth, then Russia and China should have also known.
Yes, they KNEW. The problem is that most people do not understand that Russia and China DO have their own internal political considerations. In Russia, especially under President Medvedev, the so callled "liberal" parties have been advocating for Russia's support for EU and US actions, to become part of the interventionist crowd. Medvedev has banked his entire political career on the Reset with US, and in the end was shocked that Washington showed so little sensitivity to his concerns. On two points. One, the missile defense. Under Obama, missile defence actually EXPANDED to include Russia's close neighbors, Rumunia and Bulgaria. Then there was Libya. Pro-Western crowd pushed very hard to have Russia go along with the US/EU resolution. Even though there are all sorts of prohibitions in the resolution, it did not matter one bit. Russia and China were red-faced, as they believed that NATO was going to follow the resolution. As a result, the "liberal", "pro-Western" crowd in Moscow and Beijing were stunned. They were preaching the wonders of belonging to the "intenternational community" , and ended up looking ridiculous and gullable. They will not do it again.
"French Ambassador Gerard Araud condemned the vetoes as “politically motivated” and promised that the EU would continue to move forward with efforts to demand Syria change their policy."
As if the resolution itself wasn't politically motivated! Washington stupid has now become endemic in Paris as it has been for years in London, although it has mutated into a more virulent form with the current zombies in Whitehall.
Well said! Except its not stupid but greed and lust for resources that drives them.
Good. And insist on ruling out invasions, occupations, drone bombings and all the rest of the crap that what now masquerades as the West likes to inflict on poor countries. France under that little imp is out of control just like England and the US are under, well, whoever is supposedly running those countries.
Since the U.S doesn't really care much about foreign civilians(Bahrain & Yemen) It's important to point out who lost here….Israel!
Brings tears to my eyes…
Talk about Syria how I don't agree with but America is going to Veto a palistinian state.Call it an early pay back.Israel has done much more crimes than syria and since 1948 so America should be Attacking them and getting rid of the over 200 nukes and how nows how much chemicel and biological weapons they have.They are the real threat and I say this alot so more people look at it but look at Israels Sampson Option and you will see how the biggest danger to the world is.
Bad time for THE COALITION OF THE KILLING
The human race should embrace the day when CHINA, RUSSIA and INDIA will move closer to each other. That will be the end of the MURDEROUS GANG from the WEST that promotes BARBARISM……
The Europeans cant do shit! Russia is boss,get used to it And US you are not a super power any longer!! Good ridence! Kosovo je Serbija and Serbija je Metohija!