Russia, as a permanent member of the 15-seat council, can veto any proposed resolution it dislikes. It has denied backing the separatists in eastern Ukraine, who made a late grab for territory on Friday before the cease-fire takes effect.
Over the past year, the United States and other members of the UN Security Council have loudly accused Russia of backing separatists in Ukraine, but the threat of a Russian veto has blocked them from taking action in close to 30 meetings on the crisis. Now, Russia is asking for their support.
Russia circulated a surprise draft resolution, obtained on Friday by The …read more
Source: The Indian Express
