Gunny
10-13-2023, 04:55 PM
Not in Ukraine. F-ing hypocrites:rolleyes:
Russia has circulated a draft resolution to members of the Security Council during their closed door meeting, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire.
The draft is quite brief with five main points on one page. It calls for an immediate, durable and fully respected humanitarian ceasefire, the secure release of all hostages, and the distribution of humanitarian assistance and the safe evacuation of civilians in need.
The Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia is expected to speak to the press after the meeting.
Members can now raise objections and negotiate, but it’s unclear if the draft will go to a formal vote.
One Western Security Council diplomat doubted Russia’s seriousness. The diplomat said Moscow never consulted other members and the fact that the draft does not mention Hamas means Russia is “clearly not serious or aligned with most council members.”
Security Council resolutions need at least nine votes from council members and no vetoes from the five permanent members, which are the US, UK, France, Russia and China.
The US has traditionally shielded its ally Israel from any criticism by exercising its veto dozens of times.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east-67096916
Russia has circulated a draft resolution to members of the Security Council during their closed door meeting, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire.
The draft is quite brief with five main points on one page. It calls for an immediate, durable and fully respected humanitarian ceasefire, the secure release of all hostages, and the distribution of humanitarian assistance and the safe evacuation of civilians in need.
The Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia is expected to speak to the press after the meeting.
Members can now raise objections and negotiate, but it’s unclear if the draft will go to a formal vote.
One Western Security Council diplomat doubted Russia’s seriousness. The diplomat said Moscow never consulted other members and the fact that the draft does not mention Hamas means Russia is “clearly not serious or aligned with most council members.”
Security Council resolutions need at least nine votes from council members and no vetoes from the five permanent members, which are the US, UK, France, Russia and China.
The US has traditionally shielded its ally Israel from any criticism by exercising its veto dozens of times.
https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-middle-east-67096916