Following two weeks of major losses for the rebels in Syria’s eastern Aleppo, the UN Security Council today sought to impose a 7-day ceasefire on the city to prevent any further defeats in a government offensive, but the measure was vetoed by both Russia and China.
The proposal’s author, New Zealand, argued it was needed on humanitarian grounds, though Russia insisted the seven days would accomplish nothing but give the rebels more time to regroup, extending the fighting even further.
Russian officials further insisted that the UN resolution was ill-timed because they are in talks with the US on a rebel withdrawal from the city, though the US condemned Russia, insisting that the Russians “made up” the idea of a deal, and that they clearly don’t care about civilians.
Britain and China also traded condemnation, with Britain’s ambassador accusing China of having “long-standing, misplaced faith in a despot,” while China accused Britain of “abusing” the Security Council forum to poison the atmosphere.
Is China building a nuclear bomb for America? Will China be the next power? Communism and Islam. This power will rule for a short time only. Then God shall come. Revelations: I saw a new leader who will rule for a short time only.
Common sense at work. Russia should use the time before the next call for a humanitarian ceasefire to clean-up Aleppo. Them put the ceasefire before the UNSc – and wait for Ukraine to object and America or Britain to veto it.
No ceasefire. The TERRORISTS must be DESTROYED to the very last scurrying cockroach.
I never thought I would see the day that I favor Russia and China’s votes in the security council in stead Britain the United States and new Zealand . I’am betting Trump will agree more with China and Russia . Syria and Russia will have the war over before Trump takes office
Strange that New Zealand would forward a cease fire proposal. I suppose there is an election coming there and they need money for their campaigns.