Russian FM says Moscow may support UN-proposed ceasefire in Syria
- 6 years ago
Russia's Foreign Minister says Moscow will consider supporting a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Syria.
However, Sergey Lavrov said the backing will only come if the resolution does not cover the Islamic State Group and Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists that are shelling civilians in Damascus.
His comments came as the UNSC is meeting to vote on a draft resolution demanding a 30-day pause in fighting in eastern Ghouta to allow deliveries of humanitarian aid.
Russia, a veto-wielding UNSC member, has called for certain aspects of the resolution proposal made by Sweden and Kuwait to be amended.
However, Sergey Lavrov said the backing will only come if the resolution does not cover the Islamic State Group and Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists that are shelling civilians in Damascus.
His comments came as the UNSC is meeting to vote on a draft resolution demanding a 30-day pause in fighting in eastern Ghouta to allow deliveries of humanitarian aid.
Russia, a veto-wielding UNSC member, has called for certain aspects of the resolution proposal made by Sweden and Kuwait to be amended.