Moscow will vote against a “contradictory” draft resolution on Syria, as its authors are seeking approval for “unilateral” action through the guise of the UN General Assembly, Russia’s Foreign Ministry has stated.
The draft was proposed by several UN member-states and is expected to be put to a vote shortly, the ministry said on Saturday; Moscow has criticized the resolution for being “one-sided.”
The draft resolution blames only the Syrian government for the tragic and bloody crisis in the conflict-torn republic. This is despite the Syrian opposition’s “illegal, including terrorist, actions,” the Foreign Ministry said, adding that many such violations had been confirmed by international organizations.
In addition, the draft “completely ignores” the external logistical and financial support that the Syrian rebels already receive.
Note EU-Digest: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin visiting the annual industrial fair in Hanover, Germany said it was necessary that arms imports to all sides in the Syrian conflict are halted,
Responding to the allegations of Russia supplying weapons to Syria, Putin said, “We supply the legitimate regime. This is not prohibited by international law.”
Read more: Russia to vote against 'one-sided' UN Syria resolution — RT News
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