Russian deputy comments after they VETOed resolution by Ireland and Norway on Syria - UNSC Stakeout final

The Security Council today failed to reauthorize use of the Bab al-Hawa border crossing for the delivery of humanitarian aid into Syria, unable to pass either of two competing resolutions that would have kept open a critical lifeline to more than 4.1 million people in the country’s north-west, many of whom were forcibly displaced by violence during the 11-year war.The first draft resolution — submitted by Norway and Ireland — was defeated owing to the veto cast by the Russian Federation in a vote that had otherwise garnered 13 votes in favour and 1 abstention (China). Use of the veto triggers the convening of a formal General Assembly meeting on the situation within 10 working days.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.