Russian Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Vladimir Safronkov raises his hand to vote against a UN Security Council resolution to ban the supply of helicopters to the Syrian government and to blacklist Syrian military commanders over alleged chemical attacks at UN headquarters in New York City, US, February 28, 2017. (Photo by Reuters)
Russia and China have vetoed a UN Security Council proposal against the Syrian government over its alleged use of chemical weapons.
“On Tuesday, the measure, drafted by Britain, France and the US, got the minimum nine “yes” votes.
However, Russia, China and Bolivia opposed the resolution while Kazakhstan, Ethiopia and Egypt abstained,” PressTV reported.
If the proposal is accepted, it would have banned the supply of helicopters to the Syrian government, and blacklisted eleven Syrian military commanders over allegations of gas attacks.
Earlier today in the Kyrgyz capital, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow considers it unnecessary to impose any more sanctions against the Syrian government.
“It does not help, would not help the negotiation process. It would only hurt or undermine confidence during the process,” RT quoted Putin as saying.
