UN Security Council renews cross-border aid to Syria, but scaled back by Moscow
This January 9, 2020, image obtained from the United Nations shows a general view of the Security Council meeting on maintenance of international peace and security and upholding the United Nations Charter.
After a series of concessions by Western countries since late December, a resolution extending the aid was passed by 11 votes in favour and four abstentions: Russia, China, the United States, and Britain. This diplomat said Russia wanted to force recognition that Damascus had largely retaken control of territory inside Syria a year ago, admitting that Moscow was in a "strong position" in the face-off with western countries.The aid is vital for almost three million Syrians living in the northern Idlib region, where fighting and bombardments have increased in recent weeks.
On December 20, Russia — backed by China — vetoed a proposal to extend aid for a year from three border spots: two along the border with Turkey and the Iraqi one. The US also wrongly assessed that Moscow would not resort to a veto, which it did, the same source said.
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