resolutionRussia and China Veto U.S.-Authored UN Ceasefire Resolution: Citing “Hypocrisy” and “Empty Political Exercise”
NEW YORK, USA – On Friday, Russia and China blocked a resolution put forth by the United States at the United Nations Security Council. The resolution called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, linked to the release of Hamas hostages, and warned against a ground offensive into Rafah. Using language reminiscent of the Cold War, Russia criticized the resolution as a “hypocritical initiative” and an “empty political exercise.” Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya warned that supporting …