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 targeting civilians Damascus.
His comments came as the UNSC delayed a 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 presented amendments to the draft resolution made by Sweden and Kuwait.
It added that rebel-held regions should also be condemned for what it called "relentless shelling" of Syria's capital.
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 targeting civilians Damascus.
His comments came as the UNSC delayed a 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 presented amendments to the draft resolution made by Sweden and Kuwait.
It added that rebel-held regions should also be condemned for what it called "relentless shelling" of Syria's capital.